South America - Decorative Objects

Vase Sign: Schneider Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the...

Bear figure in patinated bronze with marble base signed "E. Perot" This beautiful patinated bronze figure represents a sitting bear, in the details we can see the texture of the fur ...

Sign: Schneider Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the elit...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'Vi...

Vanity lipstick sculpture by Daniel Basso, Argentina, 2020. Titled "Vanity Lipstick". Daniel Basso, Mar del Plata 1974. He studied painting a...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair. Andres Kálnay, of Hungarian origin, made around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the furniture’s design. The German architect, Walter Gropius, director of the Bauhaus, lived in Argentina, where he wrote articles for “Sur” magazine and founded in Buenos Aires, an architectural firm with Franz Möller, who was also an architect, where he built two houses. At the same time several famous designers decided to immigrate to Argentina, among them we can find the well-known French designer, Jean-Michel Frank, who arrived in the country in 1940 and also worked for the Rockefeller family. Special pieces were made, which were sold exclusively in the country, such as the well-known German company “WMF”, who sold their products by catalogue, which were chosen by the ladies of High Society in the list of wedding gifts, as well as the pieces designed by Christofle. The Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti, made special pieces for Argentinean mansions. In 1904 the first Jansen branch outside Paris was established in Buenos Aires, as the Argentinean clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique. The brands Maple and Thompson also set up shop in the country. The French plastic artist, Marcel Duchamp moved to Argentina in 1918-1919. Glass signed Gallé, Charder, Leverre, Schneider, Muller and other French firms. They were bought in flower shops and were given to ladies with beautiful floral arrangements. Some furniture manufacturers travelled to international fairs and bough the patterns to produce the furniture in Argentina, such as the furniture firm Englander and Bonta, who bought the patterns ins Italy. It is worth mentioning that in Argentina we have the largest Community of Italians outside...

Symbiotic wall by Mameluca Material: Brazilian woods cedar, jequitibá rosa Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 350 cm With this goal, we created an intersection line that 'separates' ...

Charlie bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 22 cm D 22 cm H 4 cm. Materials: polished bronze. CHARLIE BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLE HOLDER / CARD HOLDER FAKASAKA i...

Incredible vase in french crystal circa 1970 with three small applied vases.

The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...

Stainless steel sculpture "Death trap" by Deon Rubi. Agentina, 2024. Lucila Garcia de Onrubia (b. Buenos Aires, 1986) has worked under the alias Deon Rubi since 2014. She studied Co...

Incredible Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Murano glass green "pulegoso" vase circa 1950 model 2298 (Dino Martens Marc Heiremans.)

Set Of 3 BRICKS by Estudio Rafael Freyre Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm Materials: Andes Stones Also Available: Other finishes available, The brick is a generic constructive...

Vase Sign: Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the elite Eco...

Incredible Murano glass blue sculptural tree vase circa 1950.

Incredible Carlo Scarpa VENINI Murano glass tall "filigrane" vase circa 1950.

The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...

Stell sculture by Nicolas Vlavianos.

Onyx, porcelain, gilt bronze and cloisonnè Sevres center. Neoclassical Style. France late 19th century.

Incredible and original terracota pine cone Art deco on wood base circa 1930.

Incredible pair of cocks in glass bicolor circa 1970.

Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel. Signed. With foundry marks. With original Art Deco patina. Mounted over a marble base...

French circular centerpiece, in Woven Gilded Bronze Beautiful 20th century French basket-shaped centerpiece Measures: Height: 29 centimeters Length: 28 centimeters Depth: 22 centimeters

Sarreguemines Ceramic centerpiece, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890.

Las vegas showgirl mid-century bronze sculpture. 1950´s Show girl / can can dancer mid-century dancer sculpture. Las Vegas / Mouline Rouge style. Made of silvered bronze mounted over a black base. The first casino on the Las Vegas Strip to employ dancing girls as a diversion between acts was the El...

Sculpture Year: 1900 Material: silver plated bronze We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at ...

Pair of glazed ceramic woman. Art Nouveau period. Vienna, circa 1900.

Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna bronze sculpture, 1900s Richard Thuss Austrian Gilt Bronze Figure of an Oriental Woman Dancing Stamped under a foot VNO. Gilt has been restored. It ...

Jacaré (alligator in Portuguese) is part of Bichos do Brasil collection that is decorative and collectible objects of wooden figures that represent animals of the Brazilian Fauna. Th...

A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...

Brick by Estudio Rafael Freyre. Dimensions: W 12.5 D 9 x H 23 cm. Materials: andes stones Also available: other finishes available. The brick is a ...

A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...

Vase Sign: Schneider Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the...

Presenting Chaman, a dynamic sculpture by the renowned artist Pablo Amoedo. This striking piece showcases a masterful combination of patinated bronze, aluminum, and rubber, exemplify...

Incredible steel sculpture with wood base signed VL 74 to Nicolas Vlavianos 1974

Very nice group of three bakelite picture frames. Art Deco style. The rectangulars measure 13.2 cm by 9.8 cm and the round one 13.2 cm diameter. Very good conditions.

Brota 2 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 20 (Ø) x 30 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and ...

Carrara and Breccia marble sculpture, signed L.C. Firenze, Italy, circa 1890. Signed "Scelta dum fiore" in the front.

Vase Sign: With the symbol of candy Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nanc...

Vase Sign: Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the elite Eco...

Vase Sign: Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the elite Eco...

Pair of Art Deco candleholder / candlesticks made of Italian silver, circa 1920s.

French Centerpiece Gilded Bronze Weave Open Crystal Basket Beautiful centerpiece in gilded bronze interwoven with flower details on the glass and on the handles. Measures: Height: 38...

Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.

Mid Century Italian Murano flower vase. Blue, Purple with Gold

Ava box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...

Steel sculpture signed and dated Vlavianos in perfect conditions.

Ropes by Alejandra Artizabal Dimensions: 75 cm x 65 cm Materials: Fique - Furcraea andina .The plant is transformed manually into textiles and ropes and used in various applicatio...

Empire planter with bronze mount 19th Century Antique cut glass planter with a gilt bronze mount with a neoclassical design with 4 ladies, two on each side with ribbons and ornaments...

Bronze sculpture with marble base. Signed Comolera. France, late 19th century.

Presenting Hermanas, an evocative sculpture by the acclaimed contemporary artist Pablo Amoedo. This piece is a stunning interplay of materials, expertly combining cedar wood, patinat...

Small vase and candle holder, small quartz points by Aver Dimensions: D 11 x H 18 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  

Florence box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 9 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of...

Sign: Schneider Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the elit...

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'V...

Black Biomorphic Ceramic Pitcher by Hanna Englund Ceramics. Sculptural utilitarian ceramic pitcher made by hand. Designed to use as a pitcher or a vase or stand alone as a sculptural...

Vase Sign: Schneider Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of most prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the...

Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century. Clock works. Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...