Primitive Iron Betty Lamp

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Pre 1800: item #538813
MW1099

This primitive Iron Betty lamp is fabricated with hand wrought nails, circa late 1700's. The lamp is 4-1/2' tall from base to the top of hanger. The base is 2-3/4" wide at the widest point.

SALVADOR TERAN MOSAIC INLAY PITCHER

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Pre 1960: item #532472
5.15.06

This ca. 1950's pitcher designed by Salvador Teran is handmade with orange mosaic inlay of a pre-Columbian motif. There is a slight dent near the bottom of the body (see pic). 7"H x 19" circumference.

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Qi-Lin In Vibrant Form

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Pre 1950: item #505899
lot177

Description: A pair of Qi-Lins were hollow casted and carved. Decorated with gilding procedures, the bronze figures were preserved in very good condition. As display items, or had probably being put in front of a shrine, they were no doubt symbols of good fortunes for Chinese people. Having been fantasized in the features like-the elk's horn, horse's hooves, dragon's scales and flamy tails and mane etc, this peculiar animal have been Chinese people's lucky charm for centuries. As Qi is male when... Click for details

Large Iron Chandelier

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Contemporary: item #501077

Size: 43" x 52" .

Egyptian Silver Cask Box With Pierced Glyphs

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Pre 1990: item #428193
115

Handmade, superb workmanship. Silver cask box, top has pierced old kingdom glyphs. The top pierced panel is raised above underlying panel to show depth. This little box is 4 1/2 cm wide and just over 2 cm tall. It is a wonderful artful piece. Has small "s" stamped on top, may look like a tiny dent, but it is the makers silver mark. Age unknown, not old.

Mura-shudo Finish Ikebana vase #2 by Takeharu Yoshino

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Contemporary: item #414015
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Mura-shudo Finish Ikebana vase by Takeharu Yoshino

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Contemporary: item #414012
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Ripple Shaped Copper Ikebana Vase by Takeharu Yoshino

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Contemporary: item #414007
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Mick Cawston Big Signed Bronze Lurcher Dog & Weasel

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Contemporary: item #398252
E122

Mick Cawston and Brian Andrew are the two artists who designed and sculpted this intricate beauty, Signed by both artists, Cold painted, Cold Cast Bronze Lurcher and Weasel sitting around a campfire discussing the day's poaching, the dog has a pipe in hand and a pint of beer in his mug, there is a pot on the campfire, this sculpture is too intricate for my camera and will amaze and astound you in real life, This is a Rare Chance. ... Click for details

Glamorous Pair of Hand-made Wall Sconces

Artisan and Design: Metalwork Pre 1990: item #388595
EK119064

This Vintage Pair of Italian Wall Sconces, hand-made by my dear friend Ernesto Klun, a well respected Italian Antique and Fine Art Dealer in Dallas. The Sconces are one of a kind, 5 light with Clear Crystal, Rose Quartz, Amethyst & Emerald Crystals. Measuring 30" x 19" wide x 9.5" , featuring a bronze and water gilt hand-made design that is after an Italian c1830-40 sconce Ernesto once had. Please view and zoom closely these masterfully done sconces that are works of art! Priced for the pair, se... Click for details