Michigan - Decorative Objects

Renato Anatra Gymnast dancer sculpture Murano Art Glass Signed by the artist on the black applied base as shown.

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...

New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this vase is 15” tall and 8.5” diameter. Heavy, pale smoky bottle green glass has cut and ...

Whimsical carved figure of artist in smock with paint palette and brush . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many carved figures depicting trades and...

Found in Italy, this extra large rattan vase dates from the 1970s. Coiled rattan in a classic form - this bohemian style vase stands just under three feet tall. As shown in last phot...

Vintage Accutron by Bulova corp gold tone stainless steel watch, Swiss movement

We are very pleased to offer a captivating raku pottery cat sculpture by American ceramic artist Tony Evans, signed by the artist, circa the 1980s. This exquisite piece features dis...

An iconic mid-century modern vase or vessel by Italian artist Marcello Fantoni. Leather encased ceramic vase with a modernist horse design. Circa 1950s. Marcello Fantoni (1915-2011) ...

Malvino Pavanello E Figli Murano Glass Murrine Flower Millefiori Vase In amazing colors. A very complicated and rare vase.

Sculptural studio glass candle holder by Jan Exnar Czech Republic 1998 Asymmetrically arched base in emerald green glass with encased striping and an integrated blossom form candle...

Whimsical carved figure of a butcher in white apron at work at butcher block table . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of many carved figures depictin...

This striking life-sized Modernist bird cage sculpture by Frederic Weinberg combines the artist’s signature mid-century design sensibility with whimsical, nature-inspired charm. The ...

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 ...

Pair Japanese Bronze Meiji Era vases with multiple birds on branches very detailed with multiple ways to display. Both vases are signed as shown.

A lively resin wall sculpture titled "Bathroom Quake" by contemporary artist Roark Gourley. Hand signed on the lower right with an annotation of 158/175 on the lower left. Executed i...

Contemporary Murano glass vase in Sommerso style with thick, clear glass casing over rich swirled shades of amethyst, gold and sapphire with gold inclusions. Unknown maker - unsigned.

A serene contemporary French crystal figural bust statue/sculpture titled “Buddha” designed by Roy Adzak for the studio of Daum. Etched signature from Daum and Roy Adzak with an ann...

Italian turned wood pricket stick with painted finish of antique white and light golden brown stands three feet high, circa 1900. Two available. Sold and priced individually.  

Single tall Murano glass candle stick in black glass with white speckles by Segusa Vetri d’Arte, circa 1970s. Excellent vintage condition wit...

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

Clear Murano glass vessel has gold inclusions and a lid, circa 1950s. Other similar vessels in other sizes and shapes available at the time of the this posting.

Incredible stacked cube contemporary geometric sculpture circa 1990s Six individual plywood cubes with each facet painted a unique design and color way Secured with steel pins allow...

Dynamic Mid Century carved stone sculpture circa 1970s Hand chiseled granite with fluid contours and geometric details A masterful balance of force and refinement Signed W Cooper ...

New and made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this bouquet vase stands 10” tall. This is finely crafted pottery has a dark orange-red ombre glaze inside and out, thin walls, and a sculptura...

Rare circa 1920s English vase by John Tams Ltd depicting scene from Odyssey of Telemachus interceding for Phemius. Black matte glaze with colorful decoration of the three figures. Go...

A Jeff Leatham for Waterford Icon decorative crystal bowl. This is a lovely bowl made with a chic purple amethyst crystal. This bowl is a part of the the Icon collection, a collection designed by Leatham in partnership with Waterford. It features a luxurious design that is inspired by Johns Irish...

New and hand made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this cup-form bowl or vase stands just under 11” tall and has a dark teal green glaze. Streamlined shape with thin, glazed porcelain walls...

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...

Purple and yellow handblown glass vessel by Viz Glass Inc. This small glass vessel can be used as a vase or bowl for any table in your home. The abstract design of the glass brings a whimsical quality to the piece, The yellow and purple glass...

USA, 1970s Artist-made driftwood bas relief on board. Various pieces of found driftwood form an interesting composition. Purchased from the estate of the artist...

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...

Cone-shaped cut to clear purple art glass vase attributed to Val Saint Lambert of Belgium, circa 1930s. Excellent vintage condition with minor scattered surface wear. No flaws found.

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

Original Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Figurative Ceramic Sculpture by Frances Gazda 1960s Abstract Mid Century sculpture by Detroit artist Frances Gazda 1964 Three conjoined ...

Whimsical carved figure of black belt martial arts patron . Decked in white martial arts robe with black belt . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . This is one of ma...

Alfredo Barbini large Murano glass controlled bubble decanter bottle in white and gold. Matching original stopper is included.

New and imported from Italy, this art pottery vase by Rina Menardi is a thin-walled vessel with generous proportions. Round, globe-shaped base with a tall, narrow neck and saturated ...

Large bowl with light sap wood and dark edges. Excellent accent for modern design interiors. Flowers gourds glass objects all show well in this organic form.

New and handmade in Italy by Rina Menardi, this tall, cup-form bowl or vase stands over 12” tall. Narrow and tapered at the base, the vessel widens at the top and features thin porce...

Pair of fun whimsical geese mannequin sculptures . These are in original finish and do show some wear and minor paint chips . Plenty of fun for wide open lawn or pool area . They do ...

We are very pleased to offer a beautiful decorative box, circa the 1980s. This box is a true masterpiece, boasting the artistry and craftsmanship that Incolay stone...

No idea on origins or age of this piece . As an object the colors and the tall narrow form attracted me .

Uncommon chalice vessel designed by Alvino Bagni for Raymor circa 1960s Unique form in an ombre of blue and green glazes with incised abstract leaf decoration Marked to underside w...

Large circa 1980s pedestal bowl in blue, white and pale brown glaze with leaf and rope braid motif by Maitland Smith. Square pedestal base supports a bowl just under 15” diameter wit...

Midcentury Murano glass tall lidded vessel in clear glass embellished with gold inclusions. Unknown maker. Excellent vintage condition with no flaws found. Minor scattered surface wear.

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...

This striking pair of 1970s post modern ram sculptures by Masatoyo Kishi Kuki showcases a bold yet refined sculptural presence. Expertly carved fro...

Found in Italy, this rattan vase dates from the 1970s. Coiled rattan in a classic form - this bohemian style vase stands 21” tall. Two other vases in this same style and different si...

Set of 4 model L 97 miniature candlesticks designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markyard Sweden circa 1960s Solid brass holders designed for tall skinny tapers Appear to be unused in...

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

Large Cenedese Murano Signed art glass bowl in swags of blue with gold dust And controlled bubbles. Engraved Signature as shown on the bottom.

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...

A pair of sculptural mixed metal hurricane candle holders signed Jerry Davis circa 1970s Cylindrical design in steel with torch cut brutalist applied brass detail Inset into wood ba...

New and hand made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this cup-form bowl or vase stands just under 11” tall and is glazed in a soft black. Streamlined shape with thin, glazed porcelain walls a...

New and hand made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this vase stands over 12” tall and has an ombre style glaze in shades of beige and blue/gray. Streamlined shape with thin, glazed porcelai...

The ceramic charger with scalloped edge 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 on 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 Curtis Jere 1980s ribbon heart flame sculpture. This monumental Jere sculpture features a massive brass sculpture inset inside a round marble stone base. The sculpture features a r...

Custom made for us in Italy, this compote is made of alabaster and contrasting bardiglio marble, has a 9” diameter and stands 6” high.

Pair of Finnish bowls. Lathe turned stacked laminate wood.

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....