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Item Ships From: San Francisco
Figurative Sculpture by Carol Abramovitz, 1958
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carrie Abramovitz abstract torso of a woman, 1958. Living and working in Palo Alto California and exhibiting at Stanford University and other S.F. Bay Area fairs and exhibitions. Kno...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Bronze

Albert Bartholomew Bronze Figure La Pleureuse
Located in San Francisco, CA
Albert Bartholomew (b.1848-d.1928) bronze of a nude maiden covering her face, figure is known as La Pleureuse (The Mourner). Signed and foundry mark on lower base, late 19th century....
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19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Bronze

Signed winged ceramic vessel, brutalist and mid-century modern
Located in San Francisco, US
This dramatic signed vintage Mid Century Modern vessel features triangular wings, iconic of the Brutalist style. The Brutalist wings flare out around the vintage vessel and taper up to a rounded point. Hand-thrown and coated in glossy glaze with hues of emerald, turquoise, and teal, this Mid Century Modern vessel feels distinctly sensual and serpentine. Glazed inside and out, this eye-catching vintage MCM vessel can hold water and will make any floral a focal point. A unique piece signed by the artist H.R., this vintage winged vase...
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Late 20th Century European Brutalist Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Ceramic

Pair of Barovier Murano Glass Moorish Figures
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine pair of Moorish Figures in Venetian Dress. Hand blown Black Murano Glass with Gold accenting by Barovier, Italy, 1930s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Glass

Large Venetian Salviati Murano Art Glass Charger Mounted Sculpture, 20th Century
By Salviati
Located in San Francisco, CA
An absolutely remarkable very large art glass charger / sculpture on museum quality mount. Marked Salviati. Italy, 20th Century. Founded in 1859, Salviati remains one of the most pre...
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20th Century Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Glass

Antique French Limoges Enamel on Copper Portrait Vase, 19th Century
By Limoges
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small antique baluster shape portrait vase. Enamel on copper with a hand painted young woman and romantic scenic background. Unsigned. French, seco...
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19th Century French Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Copper, Enamel

"Us, " Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Original wood sculpture 1986 Purpleheart on koa wood Measures: 8.75 l x 4 d x 6 h in. / 22 x 10 x 15 cm.
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20th Century American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Walnut, Purpleheart

"Solace" Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Walnut on an African mahogany base 2021 Measures: 17.5 x 15.75 x 7 in. / 44 x 40 x 18.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Anna-Lisa Thomson Paprika Vases for Upsala Ekby, Sweden
By Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anna-Lisa Thomson design Paprika ceramic vases for Upsala-Ekby, Sweden.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th Century Walnut Black Forest Painting Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large 19th century hand carved solid walnut Black Forest style picture frame with traditional tree limb and foliage detail. Inner sight of the...
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19th Century European Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Walnut

Italian ceramic geometric vase by artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon
By Jenna Basso Pietrobon
Located in New York, NY
This is Brick #4—a vase molded and designed with uniquely torn openings, revealing the raw, natural texture of the clay. The imperfections and irregularities highlight the artistry and process behind its creation. Each vase is hand-signed on the bottom. It is crafted in Nove, Vicenza, my family’s hometown, celebrated for its generations-long legacy of ceramic craftsmanship. This vase is part of a larger project titled Brick Block...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic

Anglo-Indian, Massive Baluster Turned Lignum Vitae Pot Pourri Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th Century Anglo Indian, massive baluster turned, lignum-vitae pot pourri stand. Circa 1880. Lignum-vitae ( iron wood ) is massively dense and the hardest wood known. It has a...
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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Hardwood

Burnished Steel and Brass Box on Stand, England 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual burnished steel and brass box on custom made steel and brass stand. England, 19th century.  
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19th Century English Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Brass, Steel

Grand Tour Bronze and Alabaster Tazza, Italian, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exuberant alabaster bowl affixed to a rams head bronze stand with paw feet, standing on a circular base of wrapped sheafs of wheat, Italy, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Alabaster, Bronze

Pair of Iron Animal Figure Candle Holders
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century Pair of Iron Animal Figure Candle Holders Made in France.
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20th Century Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Decorated Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century Chinese Red Lacquer decorated box. Relief carved top panel of an attendant and scholar. Fine finger joints on the box and lid. Inside top of the lid having Chinese...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Wood, Lacquer

English Regency Framed, Fine Gilt, Repousse, Copper Figure of an Exotic Actor
Located in San Francisco, CA
English Regency framed, fine gilt, repousse, copper figure of an exotic actor. Circa 1820. In the manner of a carriage decoration. Finely chiseled repo...
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1820s English Regency Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Copper, Gold Leaf

Italian ceramic geometric vase by artist Jenna Basso Pietrobon
By Jenna Basso Pietrobon
Located in New York, NY
This is Brick #5—a vase molded and designed with uniquely torn openings, revealing the raw, natural texture of the clay. The imperfections and irregularities highlight the artistry and process behind its creation. Each vase is hand-signed on the bottom. It is crafted in Nove, Vicenza, my family’s hometown, celebrated for its generations-long legacy of ceramic craftsmanship. This vase is part of a larger project titled Brick Block...
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2010s Post-Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Ceramic

Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, England, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rosewood tea caddy with Bombay shape and canted top. Having a pair of lion mask brass handles on each end and sitting on claw and ball feet. The interior fitted with two lidded tea...
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

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Rosewood

Drum Shape Silver Gilt Bronze Box, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual antique gilded and silver gilt bronze box in the form of a drum. Beautiful quality, detail and having good solid weight. We cannot find any markings possibly English or...
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19th Century European Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

Narrow Stoneware Vase by Eva Stæhr-Nielsen
By Eva Stæhr Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware vase in brown and blue sung glaze with thin neck and wider foot. Inscribed on the bottom "EI Nielsen - Denmark".
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of 18th Century Italian Wood and Brass Pricket Candleholders
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of outstanding 18th century brass over wood (repousse) pricket candleholders. Wood is hand-carved and painted, with the fronts covered (repoussed) in brass. Candles are placed o...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Brass, Iron

Angelo Mangiarotti Marble Vase Vessel
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Angelo Mangiarotti marble vase or vessel in solid one piece turned marble. In very good original condition and can be used as a vase for flow...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

19th century Carved Walnut Black Forest Bear / Cigar Holder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century Continental carved walnut bear / cigar holder. In the style of Black Forest, German, Possibly Russian. The complex form of a classic dancing bear on hind legs. Stan...
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Walnut

Woman with Cannon in Bronze By Spero Anargyros
By Spero Anargyros
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic female form beautifully rendered in Bronze atop a marble base signed and dated 1970 What's a fearless muse without a trusty cannon? This one gleams like old gold as it rests...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Renaissance Style Copper Figure of a Pilgrim with a Small Dog, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
Renaissance style figure of a pilgrim with a small dog. Continental hammered, repouusse and incised copper, circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Copper

Abstract Bronze Figure titled "Fruit Picker" by Gurdon Woods S F, Bohemian Club
By Gurdon Woods
Located in San Francisco, CA
Abstract bronze figure titled " Fruit Picker " by Gurdon Woods, S F, Bohemian Club. Bearing a Bohemian Club label, Post and Taylor, S F, on the wooden bo...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Weed Holder by Frank Lloyd Wright for Minic Accessories
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental Weed Holder by Frank Lloyd Wright for Minic Accessories Made from mahogany with a copper insert and matching copper label, this tall weed holder was designed by Frank Llo...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Copper

Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
By Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg features an extended, thin neck and a smooth glaze in hues of deep blues and greys. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsmanship ...
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1960s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stoneware

Tall Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
By Berndt Friberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
This wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg features an extended, thin neck and a smooth glaze in hues of light earth tones. It exemplifies Friberg’s refined craftsmanship and...
Category

1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stoneware

Vase by RStK Pottery
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Art Nouveau porcelain vase marked "Amphora" and "Austria" on the bottom, hallmarks of the Riessner, Stellmacher, and Kessel factory. Design shows evidence of the work Eduard Stell...
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Early 1900s Austrian Modern Antique Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Porcelain

Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg
By Berndt Friberg, Gustavsberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wheel-thrown stoneware vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg. Known for its collaborations with master ceramists like Friberg, Gustavsberg was a cornerstone of Scandinavian design...
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stoneware

Stoneware Vase by Van Briggle
By Van Briggle
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tapering fluted stoneware bud vase in green, blue and earth tones. Makers mark and date stamped on base.
Category

1920s American Modern Vintage Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Stoneware

Small Copper Vase by Roycroft
By Roycroft
Located in San Francisco, CA
A hammered copper vase by Roycroft with a beautiful patina.
Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Decorative Objects in San Francisco

Materials

Copper

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