Michigan - Decorative Objects

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

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

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...

Wilhelm Kage Gustavsberg Argenta geometric midcentury abstract ceramic vase With silver decor. Signed as pictured. Very desirable complicated design.

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...

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...

Found in Italy, this Murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti vase dates from the 1990s. Vase is tall at 14.5” and is semi-opaque white glass with cranberry-colored streaks. Original label...

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...

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...

A Vintage Japanese Cloisonné Vase with Chrysanthemums by The Ardo Jubei Company. This exquisite vase is marked on the bottom by the Ardo Jubei company, dating it to the 1940s into th...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

Solid piece of nicely grained rosewood carved and polished into a fine desktop sculpture of a stylized mountain goat or ram .

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

This is a new, tall white alabaster vase found in Italy. Created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsman. Creamy white alabaster tur...

An Edwardian Huntley & Palmers Lithographed Book Form Biscuit Tin. Priced per box. Center one sold. Red ones available.

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.   

Custom made for us in Italy, this white alabaster platter or shallow bowl has gray veining and is in the form of a leaf.

Cox Thimble drone race car. Never been motorized. Appears to not have been played with. Fine condition in original paint .

The UNTITLED portrait sculpture has a quiet yet powerful and commanding aura. The viewer cannot be around or near it without feeling its presence. It has a very classical approach in...

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 Molded black clay four sided bell w...

A Curtis Jere brass articulating spiral table sculpture. This vintage Jere sculpture features a spiraling brass design with brutalist elements. It has multicolored rods with raw weld...

A Curtis Jere stag deer table sculpture. This wonderful mid century modern table sculpture features a beautiful stag in abstract motion, rising out of a circular marble base. The det...

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.

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...

This vase is one example of the captivating style brought to life by the whimsical mind of artist Bjorn Wiinblad. Delightfully colored in metallics and 24-karat gold, the vase features the trademark round faces and complex detail that made Wiinblad famous in the 20th century. Echoes of inspiration taken from a broad range of cultures and centuries, Wiinblad created an intricate and fantastical world for his figures to live in. The highly saturated colors live harmoniously amongst the organic twining vines and flora that adorns her head and the environment in which she resides. With such an undefined boundary of time and style...

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...

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

Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Original key included . Possibly stage coach item .

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...

In the early 1900s, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were increasingly popular. Made of wood or more increasingly popular paperboard, they were a clever and stylish wa...

We are very pleased to offer this sculptural vase by F.lli (Fratelli) Mannelli, circa 1970s, carved in solid Rapolano travertine. The form is bold yet serene, defined by a rounded ar...

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 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...

A Maitland Smith tessellated stone triangle box. A gorgeous décor box from designers Maitland Smith. This small box is constructed with a series of beautif...

Fun and nicely carved figure of wall street stock market investor . Complete in suit and tie with ticker tape machine . Hand carved in Italy late ...

We are very pleased to offer a striking set of Italian geometric candlesticks from the 1970s, showcasing the bold architectural elegance of the era. Sold in pairs, there are two pair...

This is a pair of brutalist wall-hanging fish created by Ron Schmidt. The set includes two fish: a larger grey fish and a smaller orange fish. Both pieces are made of metal and brass...

This lot includes the following: a handbag with a rose motif, a faux leather yellow handbag with hoop handle, a blue denim handbag with a large flower, and a purple and brown handbag...

This vintage mid century modern ceramic pottery bowl circa 1960 is beautifully handcrafted. The distinctive modernist design features accent holes, center rings, a pedestal base and ...

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

Fun and nicely carved figure of a veterinarian with puppy patient up on pedestal . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . Gret detail . This is one of many carved figu...

Ceramic planter in bisque by Malcolm Leland Architectural Pottery USA Circa 1960's Bisque ceramic cylindrical form with rounded base, model LT-20 Stamped to interior 14 inch diamet...

Substantial body Art Deco styled planter pot. Tapers up from 6.75" diameter base to 10.5" opening at top. Matte white glaze. Marked McCoy on underside.

Maitland Smith seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with removable lid Signed with an original Maitland Smith label and factory label.

An Assembled Group of Seventeen Sitzendorf Porcelain Monkey Band Figures, Charming as a collection or themed dining table decoration. Priced per figure. Property from the Estate of Fred and Estelle Spector, Chicago, Illinois Fred Spector began violin lessons at the age of five with his uncle J.B. Mazur, concertmaster of the Czar’s Imperial Orchestra in Saint Petersburg. A lifelong Chicagoan, he attended Hyde Park High School and Chicago Musical College. He was a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 47 years (1956 – 2003). He was actually hired into the CSO twice. The first time was in 1948 but the music director was fired shortly after he was hired, and the symphony did not honor any of the contracts of the recently hired musicians. Eight years later he was invited to audition again. At that point, he was conducting Top Banana...

Memphis style Constructivism aluminum desk clock by Nicolai Canett. Marked "Art time collection, Japan". Signed Canetti on base. Measures: 5" Diameter. x 11Height.

Vintage table top sculpture crafted in solid bronze affixed to a black lucite base. Body of sculpture features a thick brass circular shape that is cut and bent in opposing direction...

An amazing classic Steuben glass bowl from artist Donald Pollard. This small crystal bowl features an elegant thin rim, leading down to three looped...

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...

A sculptural work from the "Heads of the Universe" series designed by Paul Bellardo for Austin Productions. Characterized by its simplified facial features, elongated neck, and styli...

We are very pleased to offer a vintage, sleek, pair of polished stone bookends, circa the 1970s. This set is constructed of solid, heavy-weight marble and skillfully hand-cut and ha...

Rarely seen wall mounted teak salt ball. Wood base hooks to wall lathe turned teak wood ball swivels to pour or scoop out salt. Marked ESA Denmark.

Warren MacKenzie (1924 - 2018) is recognized as a true master of 20th Century ceramic art. Through his traditional wheel-thrown vessels, MacKenzie's pottery embodies strong influence...

Incalmo Murrine Murano Glass Vase attributed to Vistosi with original label. Beautiful Murrine decoration highlights this complicated mid century vase.

Abstract bird form an original Kaija Aarikka desktop sculpture manufactured by Aarikka in Finland in 1970s. the purity of her lines is a unique design characteristic of Kaija Aarik...

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Edgardo Simone (Italian/American, 1890-1948) The Kiss patinated plaster casting sculpture for kissing nudes fountain sculpture signed to top of base. Classically trained in Italy at the Beaux Arts Academy in Rome from 1906 to 1913, Edgardo Simone became a famous sculptor in Italy and the United States using mediums of terracotta, ceramic, bronze, and plaster. He earned a Doctorate of Design and Sculpture at the Academy and then emigrated to the United States where he worked in New York, Chicago and southern California. His style was influenced by Art Nouveau, Art Deco and other modernist influences. In Italy he had received three times the Croix de Guerre and was decorated by King Victor Emmanuel II and Queen Margherita. Before moving to America, he had much recognition in Italy. He had created war, funeral and city monuments in twenty-six Italian cities. When he arrived in New York City, one of the newspapers carried a headline: "Italy's greatest Sculptor Arrives in New York." In New York, Simone became prominent in society and did many portrait busts including of Thomas Edison, John J. Pershing, Henry Ford and Louis Brandeis...

An elegant contemporary marble abstracted figurative sculpture on a base signed Lora Ross. A marvelous modern accent within a space. From a private collection; originally purchased f...