Texas - Decorative Objects

Presenting a beautiful mid century Murano Millefiori style Art glass vase. Made in Murano, Italy in the 1960’s. Unsigned, but undoubtedly hand blown and hand made and decorated...

Decorate a mantel or a console with this elegant pair of antique enamel vases. Created in southern France, the colorful vessel have a long neck on a circular base; each vase features a typical coastal scene on the French Riviera with sailboats at large and rocky cliffs in the foreground. Each vase is signed by the artist Narbon d'Honore. The vases are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn soft colors in the beige palette. The vessels are further signed underfoot "Delphin Massier, Vallauris" for additional authentication. The Massier family of Vallauris is recognized for three members producing Majolica in the second half of the 19th century. In 1860, brothers Delphin (1836-1907) and Clement (1844-1917) Massier were joined by cousin Jerome Massier (1850-1916) and began producing a style of ceramic bridging between traditional Victorian Majolica and Art Nouveau pottery. The Massier’s mastered the copper oxide flambé technique for glazing, thereby introducing an intensely vibrant color palette including red, green and blue hues not previously seen with English Majolica. Important in the Massier production were a series of large naturalistic modeled figural roosters, hens and other birds. Vases and wall pockets styled as orchids, intensely colored irises and sunflowers are among the most common Massier styles. A variety of humorous pieces bearing frogs and songbirds are popular among collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears...

An authentic 19th-Century Italian confit pot or jar. This pot is full of character, hand crafted and painted with two charming handles, known as 'ears.' These jars were used for stor...

A pair of Dutch Delft blue and white bottle vases decorated in cobalt blue with bands of scrolling, butterflies, leaves and flowers. 19th C...

Incorporate beautiful colors into your home with this elegant pair of antique ceramic trumpet vases. Crafted In Normandy circa 1899, each vessel i...

A compelling carved stone face, mounted on a custom welded steel base. Of Indonesian origin, circa 1970s, the sculpture features stylized facial detailing with an enigmatic presence....

Celadon Storage Vessel Piece from our one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass. Globally curated by Brendan Bass, Le Monde fur...

Unique Resin turtle.

Solid carved granite Chinese foo dog sculpture. Late 19th-early 20th century antique stone carving. It once served as a hitching post for horses...

This Italian Limestone Venus Sculpture is a stunning depiction of the goddess of love, carved with incredible detail and from authentic 18th century limestone sourced from Italy. The...

French Terracotta Majolica Duck Bavent Normandy circa 1960.

The embodiment of transcendental wisdom, Prajnaparamita is often referred to as the mother of all Buddhas. In this extremely rare tantric form, she is portrayed seated in the half lotus position. Her eleven faces are arranged in two tiers (seven on the first, with an additional four above), all surmounted by a rising conical chignon. Each face has an associated pair of arms which radiate outwards, each hand holding a discreet attribute. Careful attention has been paid to her clothing and jewelry. She wears a heavily pleated sampot with a cross hatch pattern, elegantly turned down at the waist and tied with an ornate belt...

A beautiful renaissance revival red velvet with gilt bronze doré letter box with shields and putti. In the style of EF Caldwell (1851–1914), not signed. Circa 1890, New York, US.  

A Louis XVI kingwood small chest with brass mounts. Opens to a metal lined interior and two velvet working lower drawers. Circa 1700, France.

A charming Mid-20th Century sage green French tole cache pot or planter. Marked "Made in France" on reverse. This fine jardiniere has a lovely arrows an...

This antique French limestone putti sculpture, reclaimed from Europe, features a charming putti atop a round ball holding a basket of fruits. With char...

19th century candelabra. Patinated bronze figures centre the pieces.  

Solid bronze sculpture, "Mantissa Sitting", by Lorand Fekete, signed and dated 1998. 14.5"W x 14"D x 35.75"H Fekete was born on June 9, 1930, in the Transylvanian town of Nagyvarad (now Oradea), Romania. He attended a Hungarian Catholic high school, showing talent in the arts and in his studies and finishing in 1949. He then completed his medical education at the University of Tirgu-Murea Medical School. Lorand was required upon medical school graduation to work for three years in a rural area. There he became interested in old Hungarian...

PRESENTING A LOVELY Mid Century Steuben 8.5 inch Teardrop Bud Vase. Made by the renowned and highly desirable ‘Steuben’ Glass Works in NY circa 1960-80. In near mint condition with...

Terra cotta sculpture of classical bust on marble base. Great condition

Majolica partridge tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.

Variegated oxblood glaze Chinese vase. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern style. This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. ...

French Majolica hen vase signed Jerome Massier, circa 1890. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family excelled in the represent...

Wrought iron decorative door hinge on custom mount.

With artists signature

Unique studio pottery vase in a square form with multiple colors and piercing.

a pair of Chinese iron-red and gilt ''faux bois'' jardineres molded in the shape of a wooden bucket with scattered floral sprays, single hole for drainage, QING DYNASTY, China. 19th ...

A beautiful vase by Antonio Preto. In a bulbous shape with an incised linear pattern. Piece is signed.  

French Majolica vase with leaves and geometrical pattern signed Sarreguemines circa 1870. H / 2.7 inches , D / 2 inches.

PRESENTING A STUNNING mid to late 19C French Japy Freres & Red/Magenta Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Candlestick Ewers. The clock movement is by the famous Parisienne Clockmaker … ‘Japy Freres’ and the clock dial has the marks for “JAY” (short for Japy Freres) & “Paris” on the dial face. The clock mechanism and clock face/dial have matching serial numbers of “7225”. The movement also has the numbers: “5 – 2”. The clock face/dial also has the initials: “D.H.”. The gilt ormolu clock case is gilt spelter and is signed on the rear base, for having been made by “P.H. Mourey” of Paris, who worked with and for ‘Japy Freres’, towards the end of the 19th Century. The signature of ‘Mourey’ also bears the numbers “85” … probably for 1885, but could also be the serial number. Taking into account Mourey’s historical association with Japy, being late 19th Century, we are leaning heavily towards this being the date of manufacture i.e. 1885. The Clock has RARE red/magenta Sevres hand-painted porcelain paintings/additions, to include:- (i) a 2 handled and lidded urn on the crown with pointed flame finial, (ii) a pair of bulbous urns either side of the main body and clock face, (iii) the clock face and dial itself and (iv) a flat rectangular medallion on the front base. The crown urn and the base medallion both have similar themes, but different painted scenes, depicting French rural countryside scenes with cottages, rivers and bridges. The porcelain urns on the sides, likewise have hand-painted images of a young boy, in rustic period attire on the right and a young girl on the left. None of these paintings appear to be signed. The clock case has GLORIOUS detail to it, with scrolls, ribbons, vines, grapes and Corinthian columns. The clock sits on a custom made gilt wood and burgundy velvet plinth, that is original to the piece and was a common accent with ‘Japy Freres Clocks’, when originally retailed in their Paris shop. The rear of the clock is plain and the perspex/clear resin plate insert, is a new addition, but a nice addition, in that it allows one, to view the movement and pendulum works. The clock is an 8 day movement with a strike on the hour and half hour. The clock face has 2 winding holes … one for the pendulum movement and the other for the striking chime/ring. Unlike British clocks this clock does not have a long musical chime … it is a simple ‘single strike’ on the half hour. The red/magenta Sevres porcelain clock face/dial is in SUPERB condition. Roman numerals with gilt accents and a hand-painted circular wreath/bouquet of spring flowers on the center section. To complete the set, we have a matching pair of gilt ormolu spelter and hand-painted red/magenta Sevres porcelain Ewers … which can hold a single candle each. The porcelain urns on the central section, have hand-painted images of a young lady in rustic period attire … fishing on the riverbank on the right and a young man playing the flute in the countryside on the left. The front base medallions on each ewer have hand-painted wreaths/bouquets of spring flowers. The clock facing side of the porcelain urn on each Ewer, has a brass ormolu applique head, of the Greek god of wine-making, orchards and fruit, vegetation, fertility, festivity, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre, namely, Dionysus. The plinths are signed on the rear top left corner, and we think they read: “R.P. Unfaut”. They also bear the numbers “61” and “69”, Again, possibly for 1861 and 1869, but here we think it is more likely they are serial numbers, as it is highly unlikely that a matching pair were made 8 years apart! Whilst we cannot find any information on ‘R.P. Unfaut’, we can only guess that he/she/they worked with, or for, ‘Japy Freres’, as these ewers are unmistakably, a ‘superb’ match for the clock! The style, subject matter, gold banding and edging, around the paintings, are virtually ‘identical’ to the same decorations on the clock’s porcelain paintings. The Ewer on the left (with the boy playing the flute) appears to have a faded signature on the gold border of the painting towards the base and we think it is the signature of ‘Alexandre Evariste Fragonard’ …. one of the best known artists attached to Sevres in the mid 19th Century … meaning, that these Ewers were probably made circa 1845-50. The quality and detail to these 2 paintings is classic Fragonard! We are of the opinion, therefore that these garnitures, were made circa 35/40 years before the clock, as Mourey was prevalent with Japy around 1880 – 1900. The clock paintings are of a very similar, rustic ‘Fragonard Style’ subject matter and although unsigned, could possibly have been painted by a Sevres artist, to replicate the Fragonard paintings...

Decorate a console or buffet with this elegant pair of crystal trumpet vases in the manner of Saint Louis. Crafted in France, circa 1960 and round...

This 19th century French Renaissance bronze statue of a Young Henri IV is after Baron F. J. Bosio (French, 1768-1845) and indicates a representation of the 16th century period. It is an excellent work that clearly displays the talents of the sculptor, handsomely displaying a young man who was on his way to becoming a renowned swordsman and King. Henry IV, also known by the epithet Good King Henry or Henry the Great, was King of Navarre...

Circa 1000 - 1500 CE Pre Colombian. Columbia, Tairona. Beads. A lovely bracelet of a wearable comprised or 17 seed form, tubular and ovoid beads carve...

These Classic bird sculptures were crafted in France, circa 1980. The stately, vintage eagles are perched on a rounded rocky base. The sculpted birds have a weathered patinated and p...

This is a lovely pair of simple and subtle short Chinese flower vases that are designed to be a backdrop to a flower arrangement, rather than to upstage the flowers. the simple lines...

This beautiful, walnut, Black Forest jardinière carved as a wooden log was crafted in France, circa 1870. The rectangular fruitwood planter features hand carved floral, tree branches with leaf decor. The antique planter is in excellent condition, and has its original removable zinc liner...

Majolica trompe l'oeil basket with fruits signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.   

Incredible pair of gilt bronze-mounted candelabrum with the beautiful Painted center portion in rose medallion porcelain. Each candelabrum supporting seven candles. The base is gil...

A charming pair of vintage Louis XV style concrete pedestal base garden urns. Cabriole handles on the sides. No obvious markings on the pieces. In good condition. Some gentle wear...

Small French Majolica jardinière Onnaing, circa 1890.

This is a really nice and very large wooden trough that I use for orchids. I usually put about 15 or so double orchids on a long table or counter and it's very impressive. This one o...

Small French white terracotta Majolica rabbit Bavent, circa 1890. (Normandy). Measures: Length / 8 inches, height / 6 ...

A monumental ceramic vase with iridescent glaze in an elongated bulbous shape by the legendary French ceramist Pierre Clement Massier (1845-1917). Massier is widely considered as...

A Chinese Sancai-style glazed vase with four handles to shoulder. Green decoration on white glaze with red unglazed portions.

Beautiful pair of blue and white Faience glazed lidded urns. Lovely landscape and floral images along a lovely lady. Fabulous!

Richard Sloan "Brown Pelican" lithograph, hand-signed, copyright 1972 (American, 1935-2007)

Hand-painted set of blue and white delft porcelain. Three covered vases and two trumpet vases. The lids depict perched birds. The vases ...

This elegant antique planter was crafted in France, circa 1870. Rectangular in shape with scrolled decor and scalloped edge, the detailed planter stands on small curved feet, and is ...

A fine 19th century English Staffordshire fox hunting stirrup cup. This charming stirrup cup is in the form of a fox head and hand painted with beaut...

A rare and hard to find antique German winery industrial wine filter. circa 1890-1920 This filter would have been used in the commercial production of win...

This elegant, antique candleholder was created in Italy, circa 1680. The tall freestanding candelabra has not been wired but features seven wrought iron curved arms with wood bobeches to hold candles for a dramatic effect. The turned base sits on three curved feet for stability. The Baroque candelabra...

19th c French bronze dore large table box with mirrored plaques . Lined interior

Handsome leather kangaroo by Omersa. Made for Abercrombie & Fitch in the 1960's as a store display. It’s pouch is the perfect whimsical spot for a few...

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi with a floral and leaves decor.

A remarkable large Chinese export blue and white punchbowl painted with a floral and brocade design, and featuring a stunning staple repair, 18th century...

This is an Austin Studios Production sculpture. It's made of durastone. It's cast in a mold This piece is of a beautiful black swan. It's cast in black durastone.

Regency Mahogany planter/display bowl in sleigh form. Gilt banding, handles and medallions decorations. Raised on four squat gilt feet, 19t...

French Majolica hound Medor tobacco jar Saint Clement, circa 1900.

A lovely antique Dresden porcelain pug dogs figural group designed by Carl Thieme of Potschappel, Saxony, Germany. Early 20th century, exceptionally...

A stunning, early 17th century trunk facade of grand scale. Dated 1621. Soundly constructed from richly stained oak with beautiful carvings of grapes on t...