Michigan - Decorative Objects

A pair of rare articulated candelabras designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1950s Each candelabra consists of three hinged solid brass candle holders with signa...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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

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...

Found in Italy, this large rattan vase dates from the 1970s. Coiled rattan in a classic form - this bohemian style vase stands just over two feet tall. Two other vases in this same s...

New and made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this ceramic vase is 14” tall. Exterior is glazed in a matte finish smoky lavender with a matte black interior. Signed by the maker on undersid...

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...

Desk organizer highly decorated and colorful tooled leather. Cloth interior. Marked Made in Italy.

Extremely rare combination pendant attached to custom-made chain by Harry Bertoia in sterling silver, containing one Lapis Lazuli and one Coral. This piece comes from a private collection. Provenance will accompany the piece. The work has been added to the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the following catalogue raisonné number: D.JE.78. Although associated with Mid-Century Modern furniture, Harry Bertoia was originally a jewelry designer who used both sterling silver, precious stones and gem stones. The pendant measures: 1.25" long x 1" wide. The necklace measures: 11" length with a measurement of 22" overall length. The chain and closure are all handcrafted and in his unique design. Lapis Lazuli measures 20mm round supported by one 6 mm red coral. Total weight is 33 grams. The following is from Beverly H. Twitchell, PhD, author of Bertoia: The Metalworker, London: Phaidon, 2019. She provides a very informative critique of Bertoia and his jewelry. Wearable Art an Important Design for a Necklace “Before Harry Bertoia enrolled at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1937 he had already mastered traditional jewelers’ techniques, but his engagement with Modernism led him to invent and use more direct methods. Instead of precious metals and gems, Bertoia made jewelry that appealed through its design, craftsmanship and the nature of its materials. That approach would make Bertoia a direct predecessor of the American Studio Crafts movement. So complex and cumulative are human perception and memory that we often do not know from where our own ideas come and without firm evidence, it is impossible to think we can establish the origins of an artist’s ideas. While his jewelry is entirely modern, chokers with multiple small pendants had come from ancient Mediterranean cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Italy, even from Europe and America at the turn of the last century. Did Bertoia see works in books, journals or at the Detroit Institute of Arts that resonated with him or did he invent this on his own, as he would so many other forms? Bertoia found inspiration in nature from an early age on a small farm in Italy and later in Cranbrook’s woods, on the beaches of southern California and in the fields near his home in eastern Pennsylvania where he lived after 1950. The fluidity and motion of the his jewelry characterize much of his art. In that spirit, too, he made jewelry that suited human anatomy and was animated by its wearer’s movement. Bertoia had the instincts of an engineer, as the intricacy of the present lot’s clasp and overall construction of the jewelry demonstrates. Large jewelry by Bertoia is very rare. A delight to the eye, and like all of Bertoia’s work it is timeless.” Harry Bertoia (1915 – 1978) was an Italian-born American artist, jewelry creator and modern furniture designer. He was born in San Lorenzo d-Arzene, Pordenone, Italy. At age 15 he moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his older brother, Oreste. He quickly learned English and the bus schedule and enrolled in Cass Tech High School in Detroit (1930-1936) where he studied art and design and learned the skill of handmade jewelry making. At that time, there were three jewelry and metals teachers Louise Green...

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

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

New and made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this ceramic vase is 14” tall. Exterior is glazed in pistachio - a matte finish pale green with a matte black interior. Signed by maker on unde...

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 , ...

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...

Large substanial thick walled Lucite fruit or center bow. Astrolite line produced by Ritts co. . Biomorphic shape brings to mind a wave crashing onto the shore

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...

New and found in the US, this mouth blown art glass vase features an unusual shape with a wide base and ombre shaded amethyst color. Vase is 8” tall and features a wide body that nar...

Vintage table top sculpture crafted in solid bronze affixed to a black lucite base. Body of sculpture features a texturized and patinated bronze surface with two circles cut into the...

A charming pair of early 20th century hand painted Nippon porcelain vases, each featuring twin handles and a richly decorated design of cascading g...

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...

Tree in the Jere Artisan house " raindrops " style . Many varying sizes of sheet metal discs welded to steel wire branches . On this tree the steel branches are attached to natural ...

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...

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...

Large Raindrops sculpture by C. Jere. Signed; 1975.

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...

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 ...

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

New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this perfume bottle is 14” tall with the stopper on and 6.5” diameter. Heavy, dark bottle ...

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 ...

Large Murano Signed Art Glass Vase with applied vibrant stripes by Walter Furlan. Signed on the base as pictured.

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...

Whimsical carved figure of a rock and roll guitar player . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many carved figures depicting trades and hobbies . M...

New and made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this thin-walled vase stands over 12” high and has,a pleasing shape. The pale pistachio colored glaze has a contrasting dark washed interior. 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...

Samuel Adolph Cashwan (1900–1988) American, circa 1940 A rare and monumental composition depicting stylized joined figures reduced to bold architectural planes, sweeping carved void...

Joseph Famulari for Austin Productions brings a refined sense of elegance to this sculptural group of egrets. Crafted in metal with a richly textured finish, the composition depicts ...

Maestro Renato Anatra Large Sommerso Murano Art Glass Bird Sculpture Signed By the artist as pictured. Also retains original labels.

Signed Seguso Murano on the underside of base, this circa 1980s tall, heavy glass vase has stripes of black and red.  

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...

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

A "Blue Satellite" art glass bottle designed by acclaimed Swedish artist Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Signed and numbered "Boda, B. Vallien, 89253" on the underside. This hand-blow...

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

Handsome collection of 16 19th century English walking sticks, some with daggers. Priced Per walking stick.

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.

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

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...

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...

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

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

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. ...

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 modern glass table sculpture by Jose Chardiet. Etched signature and dated 1986 on the underside. The vertically oriented form features layered, kiln-worked glass with mottled surfa...

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...

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

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

Whimsical carved figure of a boho hippie folk rock guitar player . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many carved figures depicting trades and hobbi...

This striking pair of large lidded vessels by Tozai showcases a refined modern aesthetic enhanced by a richly textured faux-shagreen finish. Each vessel features a bold cylindrical f...