All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #184346 (stock #2/8)
This is a wonderfully colored set of seven Old Paris plates, floral polychrome center medallion on white ground with lilac rims and gilded edges, each plate varies in floral arrangement, overlapping gilt monogram "BRJ" on border of each plate with small crown, one plate has two crazing spots, small chips, measures 5 5/8 in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1950 item #273835 (stock #R027)
A charming vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. A nice dark blue pattern, it is stamped on the bottom with the number 3. There is a manufacturing flaw along one side of the bowl, normal wear from age & use, please see photos. Measures approximately 5 inches across & a little more than 2-1/2 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1950 item #987720
Extremely Rare enamelled pottery bowl for Louis Vuitton made by Longwy. In classic Longwy style of raised enamel in classic Louis Vuitton colors of gold and brown, this early mid-century bowl was made as a special edition exclusively for Louis Vuitton. The piece is marked on the back "Specialement edite pour Louis Vuitton par les Emaux de Longwy, Made in France" and "EMAUX DE LONGWY decores A LA MAIN". Bowl measures 5 1/4 inches (13 cm) in diameter by 1 1/4 inches deep (3 cm)...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1837 VR item #144013 (stock #04-29-04 )
This is a beautifully gilded Old Paris porcelain coffee can and saucer, late 18th/early 19th Century; marked with "MD" over crossed branches, decorated all over with foliate gilt scrolls and with a central medallion of children gathering apples; 3" high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #184581 (stock #472)
A Pair of Vieux (Old) Paris Tazzas; Green and Gold on White with a Different Hand Painted Scene on Each. They have a wonderful gilt rim. From the Mid-19th Century. Dimensions, 10.5" round x 4.5" high. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1930 item #271794 (stock #R018)
Super sweet cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowl from France. Images on both sides of children playing. Good sized-chip on bottom rim, small hairline crack & manufacturing flaw on interior & normal wear from age & use, but overall in wonderful condition. They just don't get more charming than this! Measures approximately 4-1/2 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #122606 (stock #336)
Vieux (Old) Paris fan vase with central florals and extensive gilt; some minor chips. Dimensions; 8.75" high x 6" wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1900 item #365439 (stock #1041)
A Porcelain Inkwell and Stand; Handpainted and Gilt Trim, on a Similar Stand and both Mounted on a Bronze Base, with Handles. Probably French, late 19th century. Dimensions 9" wide x 8" deep x 6.25" high. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : French : Pre 1940 item #271799 (stock #R022)
Pair of pale blue vintage cafe au lait (or hot chocolate) bowls from France. Marked on bottoms, "Digoin & Sarreguemines, France." Normal wear from age & use, small hairline crack on interior of one bowl, please see photos. Measure approximately 5-3/4 inches across & 2-3/4 inches high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #138576
This is a Vienna claret ground tête-a-tête, 19th century, comprising : a coffee pot, hot-milk jug, sugar bowl and cover, and waste bowl; the first three signed "H...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1950 item #180867 (stock #10171)
This is a pristine Bavarian porcelain tea service in the EMPRESS pattern, variously marked Schumann-Bavaria and hand decorated with Deutsche blumen and gilding; includes a tea pot, creamer, and covered sugar. Mint condition. Measurements: tea pot, 7 _ in. H; creamer, 4 _ in. H; and sugar, 4 _ in. H.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1910 item #138539 (stock #g2b)
This estate piece is a Vienna ruby-ground porcelain charger, late 19th/early 20th century, bearing the blue beehive mark, impressed "247" over "3"; all hand painted, depicting the goddess Diana within a raised gilt surround and foliate rim, base inscribed "Der Tragdrug der Diana". Condition: is excellent; Measurements: 14 in. wide. FSA:P&G
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #138152 (stock #g2)
This is a beautiful pair of Vienna cabinet plates,19th Century, each having a border with maroon colored panels painted in cream and gilt foliate with a center figure, one entitled "Aphrdithe die Schafe, Des Paris Nelident?", the other "Sartiere" with impressed mark 247, S, overglazed blue shield mark in near excellent condition, minor scratch to one, miniscule flake to the other Measurements: 8 1/4 in. diameter
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #138580
This estate piece is a lovely Dresden cream-ground vase and cover, 19th century, of fluted cylindrical form; bearing the Dresden mark; entirely hand painted with chased gilt-enriched grapeleaf and foliate panels and medallions in shades of claret, pale blue, pale pink, green and royal blue; the cover decorated with a seeded and chased gilt Greek key border and a chased gilt finial; the inside of the vase having scattered gold cloverleaf design...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1800 item #144014 (stock #04-29-05)
This is a Berlin porcelain coffee can and saucer, ca 1770-1800, with sceptre mark in underglaze blue; can and saucer each decorated with a central cartouche of classical figures surrounded by gilt borders; faint gilt loss on rims; 3" high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1950 item #180870 (stock #10172)
This is a Bavarian porcelain coffee pot in the EMPRESS pattern, marked Schumann-Bavaria and decorated with Deutsche blumen and gilding; Mint condition. Measurements: coffee pot, 9 7/8 in.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #1082135 (stock #1234)
A 19th century pottery Mettlach stein with blue, ivory, grey and white colors. Of quarter liter volume and intended for use with wine (judging from grape and vine decoration throughout.) Four decorative panels in arches on the mug - three with a different imbibing figure on each and the fourth, under the handle, with large grape and vine decoration. Grape and vine also in a band above the arch separate panels...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #138582 (stock #g2d)
This is an unusual Vienna ruby-ground tea canister, late 19th /early 20th century, signed "Kruzka", bearing the blue beehive marked and inscribed "Sapho"; hand painted with a rectangular cartouche of the goddess Sappho in an elaborately chased gilt surround with similarly decorated rectangular cartouche of putti; also decorated with chased gilt medallions of birds and foliate scroll. Condition: slight gilt wear, Measurements: 6 in. H
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1910 item #171353 (stock #234)
A Dresden Footed Center Bowl by Von Schierholz Porcelain Manufactory of Thuringia, Germany. From the early 1900's. Dimensions 12" 5.5" x 4" high. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #136694 (stock #270)
A Royal Vienna Porcelain Urn. Height 13", condition excellent.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : German : Pre 1900 item #186753 (stock #690)
A German Bisque Grouping of a Courting Couple Perched on Rocks, on a Green and gilt Base. Dimensions 8.5" x 5.5" x 9" high. Late 19th century and in excellent condition. It is marked on the base, but it is not identifiable.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #179793 (stock #5146)
This is a very fine Capo Di Monte dinner plate, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with a polychrome heraldic crest and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 10 5/8" diam., excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1837 VR item #174255 (stock #647)
An Early Capo di Monte Jewelry Box or Coffer, with a Lidded Cover. The Hinges, Clasp and Borders are of Bronze. The Scenes Depicted are Mythological. The dimensions are 8.25" wide x 5" deep x 5" high. It dates from 1820-1840 and is in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Marble : Pre 1940 item #126166 (stock #7)
An Inkwell in Black Marble with a Brass Top; 4" in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1920 item #179799 (stock #05-14-08)
This is a group of four Capo Di Monte dessert plates, first quarter 20th C, underglaze blue crown and "N", centered with various polychrome heraldic crests and elaborately molded with brilliantly painted classical figures highlighted with gilt; 6" diam., excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : Italian : Pre 1960 item #965711
Piero Fornasetti porcelian dish of the advertising poster for Arturo Toscanini's Concert at La Scala. The dish is gold trimmed and measures 5.25 inches (13 cm) wide and is 8.5 inches (22 cm) and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in height. There is some wear to the gold trim but there are no chips, cracks or repairs. This is an original Fornasetti not a later Rosenthal re-issue. Marked on back with Fornasetti Logo, FORNASETTI-MILANO/MADE IN ITALY, followed by a small gold letter "P". Circa 1951
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1960 item #273331 (stock #ADD03)
Beautiful floral needlepoint pillow from France, backed with a magenta colored satin. There are several spots of wear on the backing, but the front is in good shape. This charming pillow measures approximately 25 inches long x 14 inches wide.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #71310 (stock #z1000)
This is a Russian enamel "Cup of Sorrow" dated 1896 having the Imperial crest of the double headed eagle commemorating the Coronation of Czar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Fedorovna and ultimately resulting in his overthrow. This cup is in overall good condition but does have some rust spots along the rim and base. It is approximately 4 1/8 in. H
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1930 item #268271 (stock #R015)
This sweet enamelware pitcher stands approximately 8 inches high & is a wonderful pale green color swirled with white. Some minor rust spots and a small ding on the handle, but nothing to detract from its overall charm. French, circa 1920's.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1940 item #350056 (stock #R032)
This enamelware match holder or "allumettes" box, circa 1930's, has a lovely rose garland pattern. Definite wear from age & use, areas of enamel are chipped off around the edges & some spots have been painted over white, but this match box still retains its original charm. Marked on the bottom, "Ste Austria, B. Freres" this pieces was made in Austria for the French market. Measures approx 5-1/2 inches across, 3 inches deep & 7 inches to highest point...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1930 item #268322 (stock #WA004)
This pair of enamelware cannisters have a very unusual octagon shape. From France circa 1920's, they are a wonderful robin's egg blue color with a white checker pattern around the tops. Not without faults, there are several minor dings & a previous owner painted on one of the lids (please see photos), but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this unique pair of cannisters. Measure approx. 7" high to tops of lids, 5" diameters.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Enamel : Pre 1900 item #71297 (stock #z999)
This is a very fine miniature Viennese silver and enamel coffee can and saucer c1860-1870, painted with a classical building central on cup and a monument on the saucer in shades of red, yellow, blue and green having birds, flowers and ribbons surround. The undersides of the cup and saucer are also enameled. This teacup and saucer are in overall good condition, having a flake in the center of the saucer and small repair on saucer underside with some yellowing. This item measures 1 5/8 in H
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1940 item #66633 (stock #z42)
This is an elegant early 20th century Bohemian molded glass drinks set, probably Moser, comprising a lobed decanter and six conical banded cordial glasses, each applied with a gilded acid cut-back frieze composed of birds and flowers. The decanter is 10 1/4 in H and the glasses are 4 1/4 in H approx.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #86152
This is a wonderful Bohemian glass vase attributed to Moser comprising a tulip-shaped body with castellated rims on a half dome base, heavily enameled with platinum and gold in an intricate pattern of grapes and foliage decoration, gold banding to rim, in excellent condition, 6 1/2 in H approx.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #128470 (stock #471)
Bohemian Green Glass Decanter Set, with a Silver Overlay Design Featuring a Cathedral and a Mythological Figure. The Decanter is 10.25" high and the four glasses are each 2" high. Some wear to the silver Overlay but in good condition overall.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #160488 (stock #621)
A Ruby Red Hand Blown Cut to Clear Glass Wedding Chalice. Etched with "Glaube (faith), Hoffnung (hope), Liebe (love), Frohsin (the family name). Dimensions 6" high x 5" wide. Probably of Bohemian origin, late 19th century. Other than some minor rim wear it is in Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1900 item #446039 (stock #1256)
A Bohemian Green Overlay and Hand Painted Vase with Gilding and Floral Blossoms. Dimensions; 13" high x 3.5" wide. Circa 1880 and in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Bohemian : Pre 1910 item #85776
This is a set of four cased green-to-clear Bohemian lead crystal wine goblets, each comprising a bowl enameled with a Rococo-floral motif in two-colored gold, having an air-twist stem and resting on a conical base. Harrach distinctive gold enamel decoration employed on base and rim, c1900, signed H on underside of base, in excellent condition, H7 1/2 in approx.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Textiles : Pre 1910 item #183616 (stock #R005)
This charming needlepoint alphabet sampler has a border of small flowers & is in a wonderful tramp art frame. There is some discoloration to the background from age, circa 1906, but the colors are good & the needlework is terrific. Measures 16 1/4" wide x 13" high.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Horn : Pre 1910 item #142678 (stock #T 195)
Beautifully Carved Decorated Reticulated Early Bone Fob with A Deer, Buck, Elk, Stag, Reindeer with "large rack". Carved same on reverse. 4 15/16" Long, can be worn on a leather cord or brass chain as necklace. Very nicely yellowed evenly with age. Nice Condition. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Horn : Pre 1930 item #152618 (stock #T 246)
Sold, no price, no info. Trombone Catch, Vintage Horn Deco Painted Stork Pin. Figural Showing Bird in Flight. Fetching and hard to find! Marked Depose on Pin Back that is held with 2 screws. 3.125" Long.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1344818 (stock #556fs)
Measuring 12 1/2", and finely cast in bronze, this figure represents a Faun or Satyr, one of the followers of Pan, and the original was discovered in the ruins of Pompeii in 1830. With good detail, and true to the original statue, this one has a dark patina, with verdigris visible around the head primarily, and some wear to the patina on the body. Of nineteenth century original, and most likely a Grand Tour souvenir.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #1350548 (stock #595ad)
This bronze depicts King Louis XIV in his royal robes and other regalia, standing next to a table containing a small coffer, to which he points, with a key in his hand. The backing over the table contains other French and royal insignia, including a shield and crown. The sculpture is cast in three sections, with some welding evident on the back. It measures 16" high x 17" wide, and is 6 1/2" deep. The casting is fine and well detailed, and there are no losses or cracks to the bronze...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1920 item #1067392
A stunning fire patinated bronze vase. The mottled verdigris background in contrast with copper red patinated areas of resist in leaf patterns complete with veining to the leaves and texture to the sustaining twigs. This seems to be of a good quality bronze alloy - emitting a bell resonance when lightly struck. Unmarked but consistent with German and Austrian work from the early 20th century. Acquired from the same source as a marked WMF Ikora vase we are also offering...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1900 item #185943 (stock #682B)
A Green Onyx Inkstand with a Spelter Inkwell and Front Panel Trim. Dimensions 9" wide x 6" deep x 3.5" high. Late 19th century. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : French : Pre 1940 item #94132 (stock #jp1)
This is a spectacular Art Deco vase "Grignon" made by Lalique c1932 in a deep amber glass with white patina, stenciled R. LALIQUE FRANCE No, 1086 Ref. M p.457 No. 1086, 18.3 cm, in excellent condition, having a minute rim chip and proper wear to the base.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #860042
Signed Venini Fazzoletto in a FABULOUS 1950's color combination! Turquoise and Pink latticino stripes, with pulled points. Vase measures 4 1/2 inches (12 cm) tall and is 5 1/8 inches (13 cm) in diameter. No chips, cracks or repairs. Double signed; once with the three line stamp venini/murano/italia and once with the gold Venini label.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1190323
The piece is an Orrefors Ariel from 1957, it is a low, square with rounded corners, bowl or dish. The piece stands 2 5/8 inches (6.67cm) tall and is 5 inches square (12.7 cm), and weighs 6 pounds. It is internally decorated with 99 reddish-brown rectangles centered by a single trapped air bubble in each. The bottom is a single round patch of reddish-brown. The piece is heavily cased in clear crystal. The rounded corners are beautifully executed, and smooth...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1950 item #957047
Gio Ponti "A Canne" vase for Venini. Designed by Gio Ponti in 1946/1947 in his first period at Venini. Flared beaker form of multicolored vertical glass canes with wavy rim. 3 line etch "venini murano ITALIA" to base. This spectacular vase stands 6 3/4 inches (17 cm) tall and is 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) in diameter at the rim. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1948.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1980 item #924013
This two piece millefiore Fairylamp is beautiful when lit! The millefiore have transparent blue centers, surrounded by concentric circles of red, lattimo and gold on a lattimo ground. cased in clear glass. Dome is notched, and bowl has matching scalloped edge. Assembled lamp stands 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall, bowl is 5 5/8 inches (13 cm) in diameter. Unmarked, but have seen others with KB import label. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1970's.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1980 item #996883
Polychrome squat bottle vase by Barbini, pale amethyst glass with bubbles with a coroso finish with splashes of dark amethyst, cobalt and blue-green. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or repairs. Very minimal wear to bottom due to being protected by 3 small felt patches.Signed Barbini Murano in script on base. Measures 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) tall and is 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) deep. Circa 1970's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1047411
Fabulous Fifties Fratelli Toso Murano Torchiere in vibrant hues of blue, pink and yellow ribbons with aventurine and latticino/zanfirico canes in mezza filigrana. This striking lamp truly makes a statement and stands on its own as a focal point in any room of your home. Lamp stands 24 inches tall and is approximately 7 1/2 inches in diameter at the base. There is a round, silver foil label in base that reads Murano/ Made In Italy/ Glass as for Fratelli Toso...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1970 item #569647 (stock #20050061)
Scrambled glass paperweight, millefiori, broken canes, chunks and blurred murrines cased in VASELINE glass by Fratelli Toso. Measures 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) wide by 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) tall. Has KB Import label and Blue on silver foil AF MURANO Cockerel label. Condition is excellent with no bruises, cracks or scratches. Circa 1950 - 1960.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1970 item #923457
Footed Toothpick holder in a checkered murrine pattern of a red and yellow centered flower on lattimo alternating with transparent rose-colored trefoils on a cobalt ground. Holder stands 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall and is 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) in diameter. Examples of this pattern can be found in the book on Fratelli Toso by Leslie Pena on pages 86 and 87. No chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1940 item #987715
Striking Venini Vase in awesome shades of cobalt, aquamarine, and deep red. Done in the con macchie and a puntii techniques, this vase has an irregular surface, as the blue and aquamarine are worked more into the surface and the red is definitely left a puntii (dots on the surface), the colors are laid on a clear glass. The vase is asymmetrical with two opposing pulled points. There is a bubble in the rim that is visible in enlargement 4, not a flaw but mentioned for accuracy...
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #1158956
Presented here is a Murano Gaucho Musician figure from the 1950's in green SFUMATO and crystal glass, with heavy gold foil inclusions. The GUITARIST is perfect with no chips, cracks or repairs. I have reduced the priced on the figure. The figure is unsigned but has been attributed to Barovier & Toso. The figure stands 11.25 inches (28.5 cm) Tall. Circa 1950.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1900 item #311111 (stock #915)
A Pair of Venetian Glass Vases; Possibly from the Factory of Antonio Salviati. They are Green with Swirls and Gilt in the Design. Circa 1880-1900. Dimensions 7 1/8" high x 3.25" at base. Excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1960 item #859836
This excellent figure of a Blackamoor is made from black (dark amethyst) and lattimo glass with gold foil and gold powder, red glass accents his turban. The figure stands 10 1/2 inches (27 cm) tall and is 5 1/4 inches (13 cm) wide/deep. The figure shows great detail from the folds in the turban, to his gold accented, black buttoned shirt and his open waist coat. No chips,cracks or repairs. Has AVEM foil label and paper label on base. Circa 1950's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1970 item #1237826
Blown green glass vase with extreme pencil neck and bulbous base with a clear foot, all in the satinato finish characteristic of Carlo Moretti. The vase is marked with the Rosenthal-Netter label, for whom Moretti made these particular vases, attached to the base of the vase. Vase measures 17 7/8 inches (46 cm) tall. The vase has been used, and shows some residue in the bottom, the vase have no chips, cracks or repairs. Circa 1960's
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Pre 1970 item #1008380
Tall, organic form sculpture by Luciano Gaspari for Salviati & Co.. The sculpture is formed of three joined irregular disks, with richly varied surface textures and folds. A large clear yellow disk is supported by two light smoke-gray disks (one disk has a slight bluish tinge that the other does not), the whole rising out of a dark smoke-gray block. The glass, being hand worked contains some bubbles, but are not considered flaws and add to the organic nature of the sculpture. The piece invites t...