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Item Ships From: San Francisco
Jizai Koi and Water Motif, Japan, Miji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This jizai is an excellent example of a well-balanced and pleasingly carved sculpture of koi swimming in waves. Once part of a Japanese hanger (jizagake) for a kettle hook, it served...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bronze Big Horn Ram Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Mid-Century Modern Brass Ram Sculpture, crafted from solid brass and perched on a polished green marble base, embodies the raw power and untame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Marble, Brass
Two Carved Wood African Mask With Gilded Eyelids and Lips and Brass Decorations
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Carved Wood African Mask With Gilded Eyelids and Lips and Brass Decorations
16.5" x 8" x 6.5"
gilded mask 13.75" x 9.75" x 5"
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Pair of two: Cubist, Geometric, Post Modern Vases. Made in Italy
By Jenna Basso Pietrobon
Located in New York, NY
A pair of two Brick #3 bases -- part of a larger project titled Brick Block, Tick Tock which explores themes of silence, reconstruction, and gender equality, urging viewers to reflec...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
African Female Nude Carved Stone Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
African Female Nude Carved Stone Figure.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Gunnar Nylund Ceramic Vase for Rörstrand
By Röstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A model 12 vase from the Rebus series glazed in brown, yellow and gray tones by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand. Inscribed on the base with the makers and the manufacturer's mark.
Very ...
Category
1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pair of Cloissone Vases 9.25" x 4" x 4"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair Cloissone Vases
9.25" x 4" x 4"
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal, Enamel
African Adja Protective Spirit Figures Aklama Twins
Located in Point Richmond, CA
African Adja protective spirit figures Aklama twins.
Togo, Africa.
Wood, pigment.
20th Century
Left: 8 x 1.75 x 0.5 / 20 x 4.5 x 1 cm.
Right: 7.75 x 1.75 x 0.5 in. / 19.5 x 4....
Category
20th Century Togolese Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Bear by Knud Kyhn
By Knud Kyhn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely crafted Mama Bear figure, model #21520, is designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. The simple, yet expressive design highlights Kyhn's signature naturalistic style. Mark...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th/Early 20th century Copper Pot
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Antique copper pot or saucepan with two handles. 19th-early 20th century.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880-1920.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Copper Plat...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Copper
Two 19th Century European Hand-painted Porcelain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two 19th Century European Hand-painted Porcelain
Lovers 8.5"H x 3"W x 3"D
Child with doll 3.5"H x 1.5"W x 1"D
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Gutta Percha Box with Photo's & Contemporary Notes on Genealogy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century Gutta Percha Box with photo's and contemporary notes on Genealogy
Fantastic mid-19th century gutta percha box with standing figures and a horse.
Gutta Percha b...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Other
19th century figure of YoungBoy with musical instrument terra-cotta
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century figure of YoungBoy with musical instrument terra-cotta
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Wrought Iron & Brass Torchère
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century wrought iron & brass torchère.
Measures: 19" triangular base x 58" high
Offered as a matching pair.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wrought Iron
French, Wood Carousel Pig "Monter Le Couchon"
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century hand carved wood carousel pig
"Montel Le Couchon"
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
“Fast” vase by Cédric Ragot for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal, Cedric Ragot
Located in San Francisco, US
Cédric Ragot was an iconic designer that is only gaining more recognition with each passing year. “Fast,” created for Rosenthal, exemplifies his genius—a dynamic explosion frozen in ...
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
Large Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vase, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and impressive fine quality 19th century Imari vase, with hand painted classical floral motif and inset panels painting of playful Foo Dogs.
Japan, Meiji period, late 19th c...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Gothic Style Bronze Reliquary Box With Repousse Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Gothic Style Bronze Reliquary Box With Repousse Figures
8.5" x 4.75 x 3.5"H
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze
Lifesize Marble Bust of Apollo
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive and larger than life size hand-carved Carrara marble bust of Apollo, signed C. Scheggi (1833-1876). Showing natural inclusions in t...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Marble
French Military Helmet
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
French Military helmet.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
A Ceramic Vase with a mottled glaze by Gunnar Nylund
By Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Gunnar Nylund ceramic vase with a mottled glaze. Incised with maker's mark and designer's initials "R, GN, Sweden, 6."
Category
1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
Victorian Blue Glass Pitcher w/ 5 Tumblers
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century beautiful Victorian ( Mary Gregory ) blue glass pitcher w/ 5 adorable tumblers, hand painted / hand blown enamel.
Whether it be " ...
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporay Natural Pink White and Brown Onyx Table Top Lamp
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Contemporary natural pink, white, and brown onyx tabletop lamp
Created from two thick slices of onyx, hollowed out to construct concave circles, formi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Onyx
An ovoid vase with green glaze on tall stone base by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
An ovoid vase with green glaze on tall stone base. Retains Gustavsberg sticker. Signed Stig L.
3 hairline cracks in the base.
Category
1930s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stoneware
KNY Schreerer Corp. NY Copper Medical Sterilization Container
Located in San Francisco, CA
KNY Scheerer Corp., NY copper medical sterilization container
Kny-Scheerer Company was a fairly small operation that produced medical equipment and manufactured X-Ray tubes between ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Copper
A Large Vintage Rosenthal Gray Glass Battuto Style Bullet-form Vase
By Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
the bullet-form vase in gray glass with oculus opening above a frosted upper section over a carved faceted lower portion tapering to the base; this chiseled glass method is similar t...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of 19th Framed Century Carved Lime Wood Sculptures Depicting Romantic Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th Framed Century carved lime wood sculptures depicting romantic scenes
Swizerland
9.5"H x 8.25"W x 2.25"D framed
5.5" x 8.5"H unframed
Category
17th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Naturally-Formed Mineral Specimen Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally-Formed Mineral: Peach Stilbite on Apophyllite sculpture
A mineral specimen in the form of an abstract walking figure. Mounted on a custom t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Crystal
Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 19th-century English porcelain letter seal in the form of a phrenological head. The areas of the skull numerically demarcated with the key surrounding the neck. Gilt accen...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Gold, Brass
Large-Scaled French Art Deco Frosted and Clear Amethyst Glass Bowl
By Verlys Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled French Art Deco frosted and clear amethyst glass bowl with geometric design; with raised mark 'Verlys France'; the wide bowl with flared ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
1970s Metal Sculpture of Acrobat or Gymnast
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s metal sculpture of acrobat or gymnast.
Category
1970s Unknown Other Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Gold Painted Oval Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century gold painted oval frame
Measures: Opening 21" wide x 25.75" high
Outer edge 25.5" wide x 30" high
Good antique condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis Teak Paper Bin, circa 1960s
By Stow Davis
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern Stow & Davis teak paper bin, circa 1960s
Vintage waste basket bin by Stow and Davis. The bin is made from teak. Good vintage...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Teak
Blue Vase by Carl Harry Stalhane
By Rörstrand, Carl-Harry Stålhane
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stalhane, glazed in tones of cinnamon, purple, and blue. Signed for Rörstrand with the studio mark and the initials of the designer..
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of South Indian Hand-Carved Fore and Aft Indian Snake Boat Prows
Located in San Francisco, CA
these unique carvings are from a Churulan Vallam, a traditional narrow boat used in the famous snake boat races of Kerala, South India and powered by approximately 45 people; the pro...
Category
1910s Indian Other Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood, Birch
Victorian Hand Carved Wood Easel Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century - charming hand carved wood easel frame w/ gold tones & adorable birds.
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Stone Mortar and Pestle, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Stone mortar and pestle
Nigeria
20th century
Measures: Mortar: 21 x 15.5 x 2 in. / 53 x 39 x 5 cm
Height on custom display stand: 26...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stone
Silver-plate filigree coffee canister with lid and blue insert
Located in San Francisco, US
Vintage silver-plate coffee canister with filigree etchings and elegant cutouts, allowing the vibrant blue plastic insert to show through. Cutout of the word "coffee" is featured twice on this vessel, surrounded by wavy filigree etchings. A ring of symmetrical circular cutouts runs around the top and bottom of this vessel. The bright blue insert is visible through the decorative cutouts...
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Silver Plate
Hand Carved Chalcedony Lizard Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This nicely proportioned, finely carved hardstone sculpture captures these reptiles’ enigmatic, curious presence. The milky blue translucence of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Other
Francesco Rigozzi Hand Crafted Parrot
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 21st Century Stunning Hand Crafted Silver & Enamel Beautiful Parrot by Francesco Rigozzi.
This amazing Hand crafted Parrot is attached to a wooden base / stand, It comes with a R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Silver, Enamel
"The Beach, " Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Original wood sculpture
2021
Walnut and African mahogany
Measures: 10.5 L x 2.75 W x 3 H in. / 27 x 7 x 8 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Walnut, Mahogany
Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century copper trinket dish designed by Francisco Rebajes using his iconic African Ubangi tribe member and necklace motive. Stamped "Rebajes".
CREATOR Francisco Rebajes.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Copper.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 5 in. W 7 in. D 7 in.
HISTORY
"Francisco Rebajes (1905-1990)
He was among the first craft jewelers in Greenwich Village, New York City. Rebajes came to New York in 1922 from his native Dominican Republic at the age of 16. Knowing little English, he found a way to support himself working in cafeterias. In 1932, Francisco married Pauline Schwartz. Still without money, he and Pauline were given shelter, in a basement, from a kind friend. Here is where Rebajes used an old set of plumbers' tools to create a collection of animals from tin cans. Those sculptures were then exhibited on an ironing board at the first Washington Square outdoor show. The result of this showing ended with the director of the Whitney Museum, Juliana Force, buying all...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Copper
Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo
20th century
Iron, accumulation
16 x 7 in. / 41 x 18 cm
Height on custom display stand: 18.25 in. / 46 cm
This interesting type of iron currency was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the hoe underline the non-utilitarian character of this type of currency (Ballarini, "The Perfect Form...
Category
20th Century Congolese Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Iron
Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell
Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm.
Medium: 3.4mm x 3.4 x 2.6
Small: 8mm x 2.5mm
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Eggshell
1920's Art Glass Dresser Box Hand-Painted With Heart Design on Brass Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's Art Glass Dresser Box Hand-Painted With Heart Design on Brass Holder
5.5"D x 5H
Category
1920s Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Art Glass
Bowl and Candlesticks by Eva Staehr Nielsen
By Royal Copenhagen, Eva Stæhr Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A round centerpiece bowl and a pair of candlesticks, adorned with light relief decorations in cream and brown. Bowl #22316, and candlesticks #22537 by Royal Copenhagen. Makers mark o...
Category
1950s Danish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Stoneware
Sigmoid Shaped Glass Vessel by Monica Bratt
By Monica Bratt, Holmegaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
An sigmoid shaped bowl of sapphire blue glass, by Monica Bratt for Holmgaard Glass. Textured finish to the glass from the making process.
One small imperfection on the underside, o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Glass
19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely old papier mâché tea caddy with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hand-painted decoration, England, 19th century.
Category
19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
A blue and clear glass vase. by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in San Francisco, CA
A blue and clear glass vase. Signed Tapio Wirkkala -3581. In production from 1960 to 1970.
Category
1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Female Nude Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Magnificent Female nude sculpture holds no bounds, Calmly sitting with birds while slightly covering herself she is a true beauty. Done in the 1930's she sits quietly & serene w...
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Ceramic
"Special Delivery" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
2013
Forged steel and cast bronze
Measures: 9 H x 5 W x 16 D in. / 23 x 13 x 41 cm
Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Tro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Satsuma Hand Painted Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century gorgeous satsuma vases.
Hand painted, gilded w/ flowers & birds ( signed ).
Category
19th Century Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Porcelain
19th c. Distressed Scroll-Footed Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 19th century distressed scroll-footed box with original velvet interior.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1800-1899.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Velve...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Wood
Group of Seven Sterling Handled Magnifiers Early 20th century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of Seven Sterling Handled Magnifiers
Early 20th century
Sizes: Three: 3"x7", Two: 3"x6.5", One: 3x9, One: 2x5
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Elkington Electrotype Charger Plate
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian Elkington Electrotype Charger Plate
"Temperantia"
(After Francois Briot)
Beautifully decorated in relief with allegorical cartouches, birds and figures
19"D
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Metal
Early 18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Cast Iron Candelabra Candle Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting and unusual cast iron and carved pine 8 light candle stand with a large wonderfully carved wood flame finial.
Remnants of old paint on the cast iron base, the support ...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Iron
Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960
Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s bookends by noted Italian glass master Antonio da Ros.
This matching pair measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco
Materials
Art Glass
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