Michigan - Decorative Objects

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY "Victory 1805" brass box has exceptional details, the lion's head fixtures with brass rings, lions feet on which the box stands and the embossed etching of a sail...

Large Murano Art Glass Vase in green Pulegoso glass with ribbed design scalloped Top. The vase is very tall for the era and stands alone.

Ando Large Cloisonne Japanese royal presentation vase with royal crest in vibrant blue with amazing decorative handles. Signed on the bottom with An...

New and made in Italy by an unknown Murano glass maker, this perfume bottle is 11” tall with the stopper on and 8.5” diameter. Heavy, dark bottle green glass has cut and polished sur...

Rare enamel and rattan candlestick holders by Laurids Lonborg Denmark 1960s Red and yellow enameled steel folded into an hourglass form with rattan wrapped center Yellow candle holder...

A vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty desk or calligraphy set . Made of cloisonne. A scholarly and unique collector's item. Provenance: From the estate of F...

Diloirenzo carved tree trunk center bowl, great form and color, signed on bottom.

Black Forest three-arm antler candelabra.

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

Tall late 19th-early 20th century English oak barrel with four polished brass bands. Unknown maker. Other similar styled English barrels in various ...

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

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 ...

Tall Murano glass clear bubbled glass vessel with gold inclusions and dome-shaped lid, circa 1990s. Unknown maker. Excellent vintage condition with no...

Stunning accent piece! An elegant vintage woven Chinese giraffe sculpture. This has an interesting composition with a baby giraffe on the back, which is also the lid top. In excellen...

We are very pleased to offer a pair of avant-garde candlesticks, circa the 1980s. The foundation of each piece is a robust cone which then transitions into an inverted cone at the t...

This large platform-style tray is just under two feet wide and features subtly under-curving legs, genuine snakeskin leather that has been hand painted to accentuate the color and pa...

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

An interesting set of 4 modern inspired hand-crafted ceramic busts by Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen Denmark. Each sculpture is marked on t...

Pair of Finnish bowls. Lathe turned stacked laminate wood.

This intriguing bronze sculpture signed ""Fu"" showcases a unique abstract form, mounted on a solid wooden base. The piece combines textured bronze elements to create a thought-provo...

Extra tall white Scavo style Murano glass candleholder with gilded detail by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, circa 1980s. Original label still affixed.

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.

Italian Murano glass sculpture depicting a bust of king tut by Ermanno Nason. Signed on bottom. Dated 1975. Ermanno Nason (1928-2013) worked with all the greatest contemporary artists, from Marc Chagall to Oscar Kokoschka, from Pablo Picasso to Renato Guttuso, from Jacques Cocteau...

An Artisan House Curtis Jere female silhouette metal sculpture. A lovely table sculpture of a female head. The face looks to the side as the curls of...

Two Louis Vuitton suit cases priced per suit case. Great scale and patina. Perfect size to stack and use as a side table.

We are very pleased to offer a modernist vase marked Vetri Murano, circa the 1970s. This beautiful smoked hand-blown Murano piece shows its original logo sticker. The base is signed ...

Incredibly carved Jade birds with Lotus flowers. Artisan sculpted piece to take advantage of the Dark green portion of the Jade to to give definition...

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...

19th Century English Mahogany Schooner Ship Model, Great Attention To Detail. This came out of a very important collection.

Venus de Milo Murano Art Glass Sculpture by Ermanno Nason with silver encased flakes. Large and impressive sculpture signed by the artist.

Elegant and refined, this Mid Century Modern signed clear art glass antelope sculpture captures the grace and poise of the animal through a f...

Large double bird Barbarico vase designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso. Textured black glass with irredescent finish. The vase is Signed wit...

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...

Gianni Versace Murano large hand blown art glass vase by Archimede Seguso. Signed in script and original Archimede Seguso Murano label. Seldom seen series.

A Gucci Black Leather Handbag, with goldtone hardware, an adjustable shoulder strap and one interior zip pocket. Together with a box and dustbag. Stamped: Gucci. 10" x 10" x 4".

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...

A unique Mid-Century Modern decorative ceramic item showcasing a biomorphic shell design. The sculpture has lovely tones of swirling green with leather strands. It sits upon a metal ...

Rare Minassia Murano vase designed for Barovier and Toso by Toni Zuccheri 1982. The vase is signed with an original label and signature. Reference Minassia series Murano Glass Museum.

Grand Piano Sculpture in Murano Art Glass attributed to Ercole Barovier design Circa 1950’s. Amazing piano sculpture with sculpted legs, pasta glass ke...

Rare Minassia Murano Vase designed for Barovier and Toso by Toni Zuccheri 1982. The vase is signed with an original label and signature. Reference Minassia series Murano Glass Museum.

A one-of-a-kind whimsical papier-mâché sculpture depicting Nick Bottom from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Plaque on base inscribed "Bottom" and underside of sculpture is...

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....

Rectangle box of acrylic padded and lined. Lid is fitted to the opening.

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...

Antonio da Ros Cenedese Fossili Incalmo Murano Glass Vase in black and blue decorated with irregular blue cane segments. This vase is possibly a test pi...

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

A vintage mid century modern candle stand. This playful little candle holder features an asymmetrical triangular 3 arm design with circular trays for each candle. Each arm and tray i...

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...

Solid piece of nicely grained rosewood arved and polished into a fine desktop sculpture of a stylized exotic fish .

Marked made exclusively for Posners Boston by John B Stetson Phila., Pa. 7 3/8.

A stunning vintage vase that is made with enameled cloisonne. The design is depicting a lovely koi fish imagery. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 11" H x 4" W.

Nicely turned and crafted Blonde wood vessel . Signed on underside Alan Raelston , Spalted Pecan .

Vintage Leather Rhino Footstools by Abercrombie & Fitch, 1950s priced per item would look amazing in a sitting room or library

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY “Leda and the Swan” is by Reuben Nakian (1897 - 1986). He was an American sculptor and teacher of Armenian extraction. His works’ recurring themes are from Greek and Roman mythology. Nakian’s small bronzes achieve majesty and power which are not dependent on size and amplitude. With characteristic freshness, he has reinterpreted the classical subject of Leda and the Swan refining it in the Classical-Renaissance-Baroque tradition in a contemporary way. Dr. Robert P. Metzger gives us his aesthetic interpretation of this work which retells the myth in classical hedonism and freedom of expression showing Leda and the Swann prior to her being ravaged and during their first meeting. “The young virgin is fascinated with her new found friend and accepts him in a spirit of playfulness, contentment and wonder. She is dreamily available and shyly seductive as the deceptively tame swan snuggles up to her with its phallic-like neck.” Leda appears composed, placid yet open and available as compared to her more intense and passionate states in other of Nakian’s depictions on the same theme. This was cast at the "Renaissance Art Foundry" in 1978 and is so marked on the base being #5 of 7. It is believed that “no other sculptor of the twentieth century matched Rueben’s heroic renditions with the grand themes of Western Art. His erotic mythological figures exude a joyous energy of gesture and movement which place them among seminal sculptural achievements of the past one hundred years.” Nakian studied at the Independent School of Art in New York City previously known as the Robert Henri School … with Homer Boss...

A Meridian Britannica Company ornamental silver plated centerpiece candle holder. This incredible table piece features a variety of ornate sculpture...

A minimal postmodern abstract lucite sculpture on a stone base by sculptor Carolyn Goyette. Signed on base. Created circa 1980s. Connecting curved forms are attached on the stone bas...

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

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...

This untitled 1996 work by Richard Kozlow is a cast bronze sculpture finished in a rich red patina, mounted on a dark wood base. Its abstract, textured form blends organic irregulari...

A signed 2001 J Anthony Atkins glass menorah and shabbat candlestick set. This whole set is in very good condition. Each of the candlesticks pieces are not attached. All three items ...