Catalog: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art (24)

A finely sculpted bust of a young man with exceptional patina of finely blended earth and bronze pigments. Physical condition is superb, but a small amount of finish has worn around the left eye and on the top of the head exposing a green substrate, yet harmonious with the earthen finish. Signed on the back of the neck. We have been unable to decipher the signature; yet the work speaks well for the unidentified artist. Dimension: 13" h

This masterpiece bowl was produced by the master himself, Peter Anderson, founder of the renowned Shearwater Pottery, in the waning years of his 56 year illustrious career.

This unassuming low, broad-shouldered bowl represents the accumulation of over 50 years of expertise and wisdom at the craft of hand thrown pottery, a form Anderson called a rose bowl. It is decorated in stony blue glaze...

Standing on sweeping foot, the blue bowl is decorated in the round with classical figural and objective motifs. Excellent condition save for a couple of stains in the bowl. Dimension: 8" d

Superbly executed miniature portrait plate hand painted of Leonardo Davinci. Back stamp Richard Ginori 10-46. Obverse in excellent condition; reverse smudged. Gold rim Dimension: 4" d

Superbly executed hand painted miniature portrait plate featuring St Fabiola by Richard Ginori. Slight blemishes on veil. Backstamp Richard Ginori Italy 10-46

Dimension: 4 inches diameter

A finely crafted leather box for which Italians are world famous, in supple burgundy leather accented with gold cufflink decorations. The underside is stamped Made in Italy for Senfeld Imports. The lid is hinged in leather. Condition is very fine with slight evidences of wear. Dimension: 2 7/8"

If you don't collect Jadeite, this one might get you started. It is provocative and unique among Jadeite wares, featuring a voluptuous nude female figure on each of the 3 sides of the vase. Good condition with original base punch hole intact. The main defect is 2 parallel small tight cracks about 2 millimeters. There is also some faint discoloration around this condition. Dimension: 8 1/2" tall

This interesting vase has a notch in it making it look a little like Pac Man, but giving it a very distinct form. However, we believe that it was created in a studio by excellent ceramicists who decorated the vase with free flowing green and blue glazes. One side has a stack of incised chevrons running down the center. The underside is marked with what appears to be W NZ VI, marks whose identity elude us...

This Palissy Ware center or serving piece has 3 clam styled bowls for serving condiments or food. They have a Jun Yao style of coloring of mottled blue and green with dabs of purple in the interior; outer walls are painted with ochre streaks. The body is encrusted with shells and bocage evoking colorful visions of the sea.

Underside is marked Made in Portugal 201A...

This desirable pattern glass pitcher was made by the Mosser Glass Company of Ohio which used hand pressing to create its beautiful high quality glass. This beaded shell pattern is especially nice with its whited rim and foot. The quatrefoil foot is scalloped holding the body whose stippled walls frame the finely shaped Deco style fan shell in high relief. The rim is also scalloped with lovely undulating ebbs and tides...

An elegant pair of Chinese Princess figurines designed by Barbara Loveday for Goldscheider porcelain for the New Jersey firm which operated from 1938-1950. Goldscheider began in Austria in 1885 where it operated until 1938 when Walter and Marcell Goldscheider emigrated from Austria to the United States and United Kingdom respectively...

A beautiful two handled Roseville vase in the Magnolia pattern, marked Roseville Made in USA 94-9 on underside. Excellent condition with mild crazing. Height: 9"

A difficult wood with which to work, ebony is also an exceedingly attractive one as this hand carved crocodile attests with its exotic and realistic hide. Bone teeth and eyes complete the sculpture. These figures date from the early to mid 20th C, possibly of Indian origin, and are frequently found with lost eyes and teeth, making this one a choice specimen.

A very cheerful and colorful ceramic paneled vase decorated in the Merrie England motif by Newhall Pottery in England, dating to around 1930. The scenery depicts a castle with beefeater guards from Tudor England. The vivid, warm earth tones make you want to go outside for sunshine.

Condition

Very Good with minor crazing and minor enamel loss to rim.

Dimensions
Height: 8 inches (slightly less)

Sterling salt dish pair with serving spoon, monogrammed with W. The plain bowl sits atop circular foot with egg and dart decoration. Marked RLB, 1104, Sterling on bottom. Very nice condition with 1 salt having a very minor dent. The maker is Lunt Silversmiths of Greenfield, MA, operating since 1901. Dimension: 2 1/8" d

Outstanding multi-colored and threaded art glass vase by Durand. Gorgeous golden yellow ground flows into grapefruit pink glass with applied glass threading. The vase is in excellent condition and approximately 8 1/4" h. Though unsigned, this vase corresponds with many known Durand pieces using this decorative technique and color scheme...

An exceptional Silverina vase produced by Steuben with a satiny powder blue color. Very good condition but with a small bubble near the surface of the of the wall. Highly polished pontil. Unsigned. Height: 8 1/4"

A rare and desirable shade vase attributed to Steuben in shape 2533 using gold Aurene vine decoration with iridescent finish on calcite pink ground. In excellent condition but with one slight black mar on the interior of the trumpet flare as seen in the photograph. Unsigned. Dimension: 4 7/8" h