Tri-State Area - Decorative Objects

A rock crystal natural specimen with Lucite stand, circa late-20th century. A beautiful, natural white, off-white, and tan hues rock crystal specimen piece with Lucite and metal disp...

This new collection features the technique of layering colored clay onto vessels, a process that feels much like painting on a canvas. It’s been an exciting and deeply personal journ...

This vintage Chinese porcelain vase showcases the rich, saturated oxblood glaze that has long been admired by collectors for its depth, warmth, and luminous surface. Rising from a ro...

Eighties big and bold sterling silver basket. Round and curved bowl with swing-mounted open c-scroll handle. Capacious. A great piece from the Want-It-All years. Marked “Tiffany &...

Sculptural brass pineapple-form trinket jar with natural, warm patina (circa 1970s). Sourced in Rome, Italy. Dense, quality production, differing from fl...

A vintage Chinese glazed ceramic planter from the mid-20th century, featuring a rich apple-green monochrome glaze and a generously rounded form. The vessel has a broad swelling body ...

This sophisticated and alluring Mid-Century Modern Sculpture was realized in France circa 1950. Executed in terra cotta with a oil rubbed bronze colored glaze, the work presents an abstract and dynamic form- bristling with verve. An elongated form rises from an elliptical base offering both smooth and curvilinear aspects as well as faceted ones concluding in a curved tongue-like appendage with a pointed end. Additionally, there is what appears to be a lug or nut cantilevering from side of the piece, suggesting metamorphosis or some kind of animatronic influence. The amorphic form recalls the highly stylized renderings of tools by Lee Lozano...

Stunning large-scale papier mâché vase of elegant form with beautiful hand painted an lacquered red and black abstract floral decoration. Mid-20t...

Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to me. With a lovely white jade top carved in fretwork with a vase framed by the flower...

Magnificent pair of antique French "bleu poudre" Chinese Export porcelain ormolu-mounted vases. This exceptional pair of Regence style bleu poudre porcelain vases are beautifully han...

COAT RACK J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 This unique coat stand is contemporary sculpture. A solid cast sphere supports a slender stand, which can hold between 5-...

Chinese Qing Dynasty Kangxi Period-style (early 20th Century) four-lobed porcelain vase decorated in a navy and pale blue floral design against a white background. (mark on bottom). ...

Intricately detailed mythological winged Pegasus with variations in patina throughout. Stands on a contemporary marble base. This large stallion with wings is bronze and signed by Laszlo Ispanky. Pegasus' have been a mainstay of fantasy art and called the horse creature of Greek mythology. Bronze Pegasus...

A beautiful Japanese Satsuma vase, circa early-20th century, late 1930s-1940s, Japan. Colors include red, black, gold, yellow, white, burgundy, green, and flesh tones. No chip noted....

Hemimorphite on Quartz, Malipo Mine, Wenshan Co., Yunnan Prov., China Measures: 12 cm tall x 10 cm wide Hemimorphite from China has taken on entirely new qualities that barely ex...

A cluster of 5 unique tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-...

An antique Chinese oval carrying basket from the early 20th century, with large bamboo handle. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this carrying basket featu...

A refined expression of Brazilian Modern design, this sculptural ice bucket embodies the warmth, craftsmanship, and understated sophistication that defined the finest Brazilian decor...

Early 20th century Chinese lingbi scholar's rock on a custom carved wooden stand. Scholar's rocks, also known as 'gongshi' or 'lingbi stones,' are naturally occurring stones that hav...

Gorgeous Murano Sommerso glass bowl, in absolutely excellent condition: no scratches, no loss: impeccable. The brilliant colors of green and amber of this faceted flat cut polished glass Murano geode bowl...

Japanese Edo Period Carved Seated Fasting Buddha, 18th C./Early 19th C. DIMENSIONS Height: 9.5 inches (24 cm) Width: 7 inches (18 cm) Depth: 5 inches (12.8 cm) ABOUT This early Edo...

A Monumental 19th Century French Hand-Painted Majolica Rooster Vase Signed by Jerome Massier. The body is modeled in high relief with a textured surface simulating feathers. The tail...

Finely carved pink rock crystal box with cover, polish brass decoration. Created by Phoenix NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.    

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

Crafted from solid natural Malachite, this substantial hand-polished crystal egg showcases the stone’s vivid, swirling green banding with striking bullseye patterns and a deep, natur...

A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light to medium green art glass with touches of...

A "Blackbird" enameled and cameo glass vase circa 1910 signed in enamel Daum Nancy with Cross of Lorraine. A similar vase is pictured in: Daum Nancy III:...

This remarkable fossilized Plesiosaurus vertebrae dates to the Mesozoic Era, spanning the Jurassic to Cretaceous periods (approximately 145–66 million years ago). Unearthed in the fo...

Of inverted floral form. With gold speckling decoration.

Louis XVI ormolu-mounted Mantel Clock signed Julien Leroy A Paris France, 18th century A similar clock sold at Sothebys New York for $81,250 (Important ...

Bitossi vase, ceramic, blue turquoise, impressed, textured, signed. Medium scale chunky vase from Aldo Londi's 'Lacrima' series. Its body is decorated with a relief pattern of impres...

Antique (19th century) Grand Tour bronze sculpture on Italian Portoro marble depicting Theseus Slaying the Minotaur, the famous scene from Greek mythology. 10 1/2 inches tall, 10 in...

There are two (2) available. Each sold separately as per listing. A beautiful Italian Murano transparent/clear and shimmering gold art glass 'flower...

A fabulous and amusing life size soft sculpture of a sporty man dressed as a golfer, realistically portrayed with original garb. The golfer wears all authentic clothing, Arnold Palmer size 46 XL sweater, terry cloth cap, shirt, tie, yellow cuffed golf pants with embroidered clubs and vintage Dunlop wing tipped oxford white leather shoes. The face created with nylon stocking...

Beautiful Large Banded Agate Victorian Seal from the mid-late 19th Century. Incredible lapidary work on a beautiful single piece of antique banded agate...

A substantial sterling silver-plated letter opener with horse head handle, circa mid-20th century, USA. A great desk, office, library, etc., accessory. With maker's mark on underside...

1859 Pair small hand painted English ceramic figurative female sculptures

Fortunato Galli (Italian, 1850-1918) "Sea Nymph", White Marble Sculpture, late 19th century, signed "F. Galli"on a carved white marble pedestal. Sculpture: 64" H x 18" W x 16" D; ove...

Large brass nautilus from the 1970s, hand polished finish, 12" wide. Made in Korea.

A refined and technically accomplished Japanese cloisonné enamel vase by Kumeno Teitaro, one of the leading innovators of cloisonné production in Nagoya...

Wilhelm Kage, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Green Ceramic, "Argenta" Vase or Vessel, Sweden, 1930s A unique ceramic vase embellished with tiny flowers, designed and produced by Wilhel...

Japonesque sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1879. Round and curved with wavy mouth rim and foot ring. Applied turtles waddling amidst engraved and acid-etc...

This gorgeous stoneware bowl in shades of brown, taupe and umber is hand wrought by Bode Willumsen for Royal Copenhagen wonderful hand glazed textural organic pattern. This piece is ...

This refined modernist urn form vase was realized in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It features a conical body that flares to an angled collar where it recedes meeting the neck that once again flares to a circular mouth. The neck of the piece is adorned with sculptural rectilinear embellishment that cantilever from the conical body of the piece, imbuing the piece with an undeniably graphic sensibility. The piece is finished with a stunning white glaze that highlights the stunning formal aspects of the vessel. With its clean modernist lines and impeccable craftsmanship, this piece would be a winning addition to any style of interior from Classic Mid-Century Modern to contemporary. While it is a perfectly functional vase...

Tactile and organic large porcelain bowl with leather textured exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. The Kawa Bowls are expressive and lively. With their fluid forms and pro...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Glazed terracotta figure of a proud peacock with stylized plumage, raised on a circular base. Signed on the underside: “Mitri – Venezia – Italy.”

A 19th Century Italian painted and gilt reliquary with original patina. Measurements: Height: 11.5" Width: 5.5" Depth: 3"

Uranium glass ashtray. Acid green uranium glass bubble bowl ashtray with four lobed corners on circular base. Continental, Mid-20th century. Dimensions: 6" W x 5" D x 3.5" H

Family of penguins in porcelain, decorated with intense electric Yves Klein blue and touches of golden luster. Bold blue, a collection playing with golden luster and the intense elec...

An 18K gold, diamonds, amethyst, tourmaline, bloodstone, carved emerald, opal and jasper toucan bird resting on a gold tree branch, mounted on a carved malachite base. A very rare and unique gold-mounted jeweled object...

This large and textural piece features an abundance of waxy peach stilbite growing with incredibly lustrous and clear apophyllite crystals on top for a delicately-hued arrangement su...

An exceptional Antique French gilt bronze and enamel porcelain urn-form clock, dating to the early to mid-19th century. Beautifully executed, this remarkable timepiece exemplifies th...

Limited edition art glass vase by Martin Postch. Clear glass with clear glass prunts and orange applied swirls. Etched signature on the bottom.

This exceptional Arsenian Pyromorphite specimen originates from the world-renowned Bunker Hill Mine in Idaho, famous for producing some of the finest Pyromorphite specimens ever disc...

This Italian hand blown glass clown decanter with stopper red orange black blue etc. We believe he may be a boy / man as it appears as though he has a bow tie.

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure Pottery, this piece is inspired by antiquity—evident in its spare coloring, patterning, and its depiction of classical subjects. Produ...

This unique specimen came out of the Machow Mine in Tarnobrzeg, Poland and features lustrous golden barite coated in egg yolk-colored sulfur crystals, w...

Stunning pair of large 1970s welded rusted steel brutalist candlesticks attributed to Paul Evans. With some wear and patina due to age and use.

A fine casting of the Abduction of the Sabine Woman after Giambologna (1529-1608), mounted on marble pedestal with bronze relief of the same subject matter, placed on wooden pedestal...