Tri-State Area - Decorative Objects

From Paris to Cairo: René Lalique’s ‘Fouad I’ Box and Its Royal Legacy A rare and historically significant creation by the preeminent French glass artist René Lalique, this exquisite box and cover, designed in 1924, exemplifies the fusion of artistic mastery and regal symbolism. Fashioned in clear and frosted glass, the piece is adorned with a finely moulded relief of winged solar discs, a motif evocative of ancient Egyptian iconography and celestial divinity. The subtle sepia staining enhances the intricate detailing, imbuing the composition with depth and an ethereal luminosity. The frosted lid bears a distinguished engraving of King Fouad I of Egypt, his state portrait rendered with remarkable precision, underscoring both his sovereign authority and the modern aspirations of his reign. A dedication inscribed on the base—"Offert par Fakhry Pacha à Paris le 9 Octobre 1924"—further contextualizes the piece within the realm of diplomatic and ceremonial gifting, situating it as a testament to cross-cultural exchange and early 20th-century Franco-Egyptian relations. Signed ‘R. LALIQUE’ to the lid, this refined objet d’art reflects Lalique’s unparalleled ability to harmonize material innovation with historical reverence. This box stands as an exceptional example of early 20th-century glasswork, where the aesthetic ideals of Art Deco converge with the grandeur of Egyptian heritage. Now regarded as one of the finest expressions of Lalique’s oeuvre, this box not only embodies the technical virtuosity of its maker but also serves as an enduring artifact of royal patronage and artistic diplomacy. Provenance Lot 39, Lalique, Christie's, 12 May 1998 Private collection Bequeathed to the present owner in 2020 Private Collection, UK Solomon Treasure...

Very finely carved 19 century Italian Marble Sculpture of Pauline Bonaparte / Borghese as Venus Victrix After Antonio Canova.

A Palatial Sevres Orientalist Vase ‘Prayers in the Desert’ by Andre Dore A monumental and highly evocative exhibition work, Prayers in the Desert embodies a rare and sophisticated d...

The pallasites are a class of stony–iron meteorite. It consists of centimeter-sized olivine crystals of peridot quality in an iron-nickel matrix. Coarser metal areas develop Widmanst...

A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...

Small English chinoiserie plate. William IV chinoiserie plate or vide poche/ saucer with hand painted multicolored court figures and notables with t...

A finely decorated Japanese porcelain covered jar from the Meiji period, executed in tōtai shippo cloisonné enamel on porcelain, a technically demanding process in which cloisonné st...

Designed by architect Daniel Libeskind for Alessi in 2016. The Time Maze brings Libeskind's bold architectural style to the wall clock-angular, fragmented, and far from conventional....

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...

An unusual Art Deco nickel-plated bronze sculpture of a condor, circa 1940s, modeled standing upon a naturalistic rock and raised on a two-tier Belgian marble pedestal base. The fig...

Lustrous vibrant orange-yellow showy, sharp "Porcupine" calcite cluster. The calcites are perfectly terminated and damage free. Measures: Weight: 4.7 lbs, Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 8 in...

This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Sommerso Glass in Emerald & Amber Hues, originating from Italy, Circa 1960, is a brilliant example of the design motifs and tech...

TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel to create an ulta-modern and inspired look. Custom sizes availab...

Our beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind Blue Moon Vase is a work of art. Use as a vessel to showcase a bouquet, or a single sculptural branch. Bright blue heavily textured glaze on a...

Green patinated bronze sculpture of an archer by Michel Decoux (1837-1924). This petite Art Deco sculpture beautifully captures the elegant formal language of the period. Crafted in ...

Large antique Ottoman period Turkish glazed pottery vase in the Kutahya style with hand-painted arabesques and Persian motifs measures 27 1/2 inches tall and 11 1/2 inches wide. Ther...

This vintage ceramic vase / basket, crafted by Roseville Pottery in circa 1944, is a beautiful example of the Art Deco style. Part of the Clematis line, this particular piece, labele...

A superb and highly decorative pair of Japanese Ando cloisonné enamel vases dating to the Taishō or early Shōwa period, executed with elegant naturalistic roses against an exceptiona...

A vintage Greco-Roman style bronze nude statue from the 20th century with verde patina and wooden pedestal base. Created with the traditional technique o...

Custom French Beaded Spray, Studio VL from the 1990's, France. Custom made in exaggerated scale with unusual color combinations of new and vintage French and Czech beads. Based on the traditional craft of French beaded flowers...

Aldo Tura geometric sculpture, lacquered goatskin, red, cream, signed. Small to medium scale two-piece wood table sculpture covered in lacquered goatskin ...

English Victorian style (1940s) small rectangular box inlaid with various sea shells and having a beige woven interior

A beautiful, small, and substantial French crystal vase from luxury Maison, Daum, in the modern Minimalist styles, circa 20th century, France. The piece is rectangular in shape with ...

A brass animal Gazelle or Impala antelope animal bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s. Dimensions: 21.5" Height.

Tortoise bakelite box. Vintage thirties Italian Boxing Federation cigarette box. Faux tortoise and yellow bakelite circular cigarette holder in the form of bound fasces with lid displaying Federazione Pugilistica Italiana medallion and fasces handle; a fascist era...

LOVE Snow Globe globe dims: 4.5 h x 4" w x 4" l gift box dims: 5.25 " h. x 5.25" w. x 5.25" l packaged in custom gift box ©Morgan Art Foundation Licensed by Artestar, New York Robe...

A finely carved solid marble bust depicting a hooded skeletal figure, this striking memento mori sculpture presents a smooth, polished skull emerging from deeply folded drapery that ...

An antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over brass vase. The vase has an amphora shaped body and a narrow fluted neck. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a bird i...

Brutalist-style vintage candleholders (ca. 1970s, USA). Sculptural forms each composed of two flat solid brass pieces which connect to form a standing figure with a cradle at the top...

Fabulous Hugo Frantisek Salm bronze sculpture of a knight dated 1844 Salm. The last photo shows the identical bronze on display in a museum in Prague, Czech Republic. The quality and...

This pair of Royal Crown Derby platters is hand-painted in the Meissen style, showcasing Deutsche Blumen (German flowers). This style, which was popular in the 18th and early 19th ce...

A Chinese porcelain statuette of Mao Zedong from the late 20th century, depicting him seated on a armchair with June style purple and blue glaze. Created in China during the last quarter of the 20th century, this porcelain statuette depicts Mao Zedong (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976), also known as Chairman Mao. Seated on a low back armchair with out-scrolling arms and purple and blue glaze, Mao is crossing his legs, his right hand resting on his knees and his left on the arms. Mao was a Chinese communist...

Pair of sterling silver compotes in historic Japonesque Chrysanthemum pattern. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Lobed and shallow bowl with turned-down scalloped rim applied ...

Italian Grand Tour model of the ancient Temple of Vespasian located in the Roman Forum, Rome. Carved from alabaster, this is a handsome example of a souvenir carving which would have been collected by a European or American sophisticate making a Grand Tour of the ancient sites of Italy. This wonderful architectural miniature is evocative of another time and place. Roma Templo Di Vespasiano' etched into the black marble base. It has been drilled to be wired, not the first time I have owned one of these that had been mounted as a lamp. The Temple of Vespasian and Titus is located in Rome at the western end of the Roman Forum between the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Saturn...

Oscar Troneck abstract sculpture, France, c. 1950's, signed: 'Troneck' Wood, Signed twice.

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) ram's horn snuff mull having a hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1795. Measures 2 3/4 inches diameter at widest ...

A crystal ball decorative sphere decorative object with Chinoiserie wood base, circa late-20th century. A great piece for a shelf, cocktail table, credenza, etc. Very good condition ...

Patinated bronze sculpture of a proud Roman warrior, entitled Le Devoir (The Duty), after the original model by Emiile Picault (1833-1915) measuring 23 by 9 by 8 1/2 inches. Nameplate affixed to the front of the base reads LE DEVOIR par E. Picault. At his feet is a shield engraved with Honor Patria...

Massive Cloissone Vase of Crysanthemums from the 1950's China. Large in scale with finely hand detailed blooms of pastel crysanthemums, gradient green foliage with a bird in flight a...

Vintage American storage stand composed of three graduated oval cane-baskets in three sizes mounted to a wrought iron stand. Circa late 1970s/early 1980s example whose original design has since been slightly modified and copied by a variety of contemporary manufacturers, though quality is substantially lesser in newer versions. Handle is wrapped in a warm-hued rattan, and rattan 'ties' attach the baskets to the iron frame. Ties have been newly replaced to ensure longevity/stability. Natural patina present to cane, as shown. Two similar stands listed separately (all three were from the same farmhouse...

A large Thai hand-painted blue and white porcelain bowl from the 20th century with floral motifs. Created in Thailand, this porcelain bowl features a circular tapering silhouette wit...

American Country style painted iron eagle figure with spread wings perched on gray painted wood base (with date 1912)

A refined and elegantly composed pair of Japanese cloisonné enamel vases produced by the Ando Company during the Showa period (1926–1989), exemplifying the workshop’s continued maste...

Large, Victorian period, sterling silver-mounted controlled bubbles crystal inkwell with hinged lid, Boston, circa 1895, Bigleow ,Kennard and Co. makers. Measures: 3 3/4 inches high ...

An original Italian reverse‑painted églomisé glass picture frame in a tortoiseshell‑style design, Grand Tour Era / Victorian period (Italian), with its original Fratelli Sorgato fema...

Fine Russian lacquer Palekh hand painted box by Zolotorev depicting the Holy Trinity 20th Century Meticulously hand painted, the three angels seated at a table under the Oak of Mamre...

This large fossil plate is incredibly unique, featuring a long Diplomystus dentatus along with two Cockerellites (Priscacara) liops, fossilized in its natural matrix. The entire piec...

Smoked glass sculpture of a buffalo rearing. Label on the underside “V. Nason & C. Murano Italy”.

A Chinese Qing dynasty period Martaban jar from the 18th-19th century with dragon motifs and loop handles. This tall Chinese jar comes from the Martaban wares, where it was produced during the Qing dynasty (1636–1912). This tall jar is made of varnished brown glaze and features on its belly carved dragons, which are an auspicious pattern in China. The top of the jar displays ceramic loops...

Possibly Beatrice, but likely a Grand Tour bust figure, painted plaster over wood. Marked 921 to verso. Barely a few losses to paint. Enchanting and remarkable bust of a young medieval woman. Grand Tour busts were popular souvenirs for wealthy Europeans, particularly British aristocrats, who traveled around Europe, especially Italy, from the 17th to the 19th centuries. These busts often depicted historical figures, mythological characters, or, as seen here, idealized figures in classical style. The provided search results and image descriptions suggest that this could be a 19th-century polychrome painted plaster cast bust...

Large geometric clear glass perfume bottle with a matching stopper

An Italian Murano art glass handkerchief vase by Venini Murano, circa late-20th century, Italy. A beautiful combination of green art glass hues - Emerald green and chartreuse green m...

A beautiful pair of Belgian crystal candlestick holders from luxury maker Val Saint Lambert, Belgium. Pair have a hexagon base (a nice alternative to round) and measure 9.63" Height. Markers' acid mark on bottom "Val Saint Lambert" as shown in last image. Dimensions: 5" base x 9.63" Height. Very Good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Belgian VSL crystal...

Rare bronze "Crest of the Wave" (1925) Beaux Arts style nude sculpture by Harriet W. Frishmuth and produced by Gorham Co. Founders. Signed.

Miss flower power is the planter with an elongated silhouette and generous dimensions capable of giving a touch of personality to outdoor settings. Available in black, glossy whit...

A Kutani style porcelain vase from the early 20th century with floral and scenic design. This early 20th-century porcelain vase in the Kutani style is a stunning example of fine craf...

Micromosaic Grand Tour Jewel Casket from the late 19th Century. Elaborate inlaid floral tessarae of daisies cover the lid of the jewel-trinket box with glass panels on each side. All...

An elegantly sculpted solid walnut box in a teardrop or comma form with a hinged lid. Highly tactile and alluring object with an even patina, clearly inspired by the work of Wendell ...

Made in the late 18th century, this pair of blue and white Delft jars has an elegant presence. The smooth ovoid bodies rise to a strong, stepped neck and a wide, projecting flange th...

Pair of Kawa Vessels. 1 x 10inch height and 1 x 12 inch height. Tactile and textured organic porcelain vase with an glossy glazed interior surface. Works well as a pair or individua...