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A Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Wucai Plate China Marked, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An absolute top quality Kangxi plate. Superbly painted in Wucai style. Marked on the base with a incense burner. The first of this kind we have ever seen in our career. Additional i...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

A Rare Kangxi Period Chinese Porcelain Wucai Plate China Marked, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An absolute top quality Kangxi plate. Superbly painted in Wucai style. Marked on the base with an incense burner. The first of this kind we have ever seen in our career. Additional ...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

"1928 Olympics, " Rare, Hand Painted Plate with Chiron as Archer by Sphinx
By Willem Jacob Rozendaal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extremely rare plate celebrates the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam with an image of Chiron
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Moravian Pottery Works / Mercer Tile Company Low Bowl or Oblong Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, rare, American Arts & Crafts pottery low bowl or oblong plate. In the form of a long
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Pottery

"Stylized Flowers, " Rare Art Deco Exhibition Piece by Catteau, Paris 1925 Expo
By Charles Catteau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceedingly rare, and historically important, this unique flat-bottomed bowl or dish was designed
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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Equestrian Horse Bit Vide Poche / Trays c.1950
By Ravinet D Enfert, Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and rare pair of silver plated dishes or bowls jointed together with a decorative Horse
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate

A Rare Miniature 17C Edo period Ko-Kutani / Ko-Imari Porcelain Leaf Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting small size. We have found a similar Japanese dishes in the sh...
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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

1940 Vintage Roseville Art Pottery Green Ming Tree 568-8 Rare Bonsai Planter
By Roseville Pottery
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Roseville Ming Tree Green 1949 Mid Century Art Pottery Window Box Planter 568-8. Very good condition. Bottom marked with Roseville, USA and shape number. No chips but very slight gra...
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Vintage Chinese Porcelain Proc Relief Plate of Flowers China, 1970-1990
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely PRoC period Red ground dish with a relief scene of a flower bouquet. China 1970-1990. Unusual piece and marked at base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery ...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vintage Chinese Porcelain Proc Relief Plate of Flowers China, 1970-1990
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely PRoC period Red ground dish with a relief scene of a flower bouquet. China 1970-1990. Unusual piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: C...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vintage Chinese Porcelain Proc Relief Plate of Flowers China, 1970-1990
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely PRoC period Red ground dish with a relief scene of a flower bouquet. China 1970-1990. Unusual piece and marked at base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery ...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vintage Chinese Porcelain PROC Relief Plate of Flowers China, 1970-1990
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely PRoC period Red ground dish with a relief scene of a flower bouquet. China 1970-1990. Unusual piece and marked at base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery ...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vintage Chinese Porcelain PROC Relief Plate of Flowers China, 1970-1990
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely PRoC period Red ground dish with a relief scene of a flower bouquet. China 1970-1990. Unusual piece and marked at base and front. Additional information: Material: Porcelain ...
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

"Bathers, " Rare Ceramic Dish with Nude Male Figures by Stewart, Laguna Beach
By Pat and Covey Stewart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and bold "Bathers" piece by Pat and Covey Stewart, this dish is decorated with a pair of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Ko Akae Floral Dish, ca 1600-1660
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dish with iron-red, green, aubergine, yellow, brown and black with an insect in flight above flowering peony issuing from rockwork, the rim with flower sprays reserved on diaper-patt...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Rare Vintage Orange Murano Glass Vide-Pouch by Vittorio Zecchin mod. 1302, Italy
By Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
. The color yellowish orange makes it quite rare to find. It is published on Vittorio Zecchin's
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Murano Glass

Very Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Qing Dynasty Chinese Hongmu Jardinière Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare 19th century hand carved Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Antique 18C Kangxi Chinese Porcelain Cow Butter Tureen in Delft Style
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this highly unusual chinese porcelain delftware immitation of a butter tureen with Cow finial. This interesting antique piece is decorated in underglaze blue and ov...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Striking Antique Dutch Colonial Silver-Mounted on Top Hardwood Box, circa 1880
Located in Lisse, NL
someone in your life then this rare and all handcrafted gem could be perfect. An exceptional late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century European Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large Metal Coffee Tin by H. Smith, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
shopfitting, antiques, or industrial decor. A rare and atmospheric object that perfectly captures the charm of
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

"Bird s Nest Bowl", Rare Dish in Black, Gold and White by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare dish or low bowl, with its bird's nest embracing several blue eggs, nestled in a tree
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Ceramic Lidded Box, Signed M.N. 1972 - Sculptural Pastel Nile Green Gold
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
arrangements. A rare and intimate object that bridges utility and artistry—perfect for those who value
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Rare Majolica Pin Tray with Insect and Branches Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Rare majolica pin tray with insect and branches signed Choisy Le Roi, circa 1890.
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Antique 1890s French Japonisme Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Rare set of Three Steel Centerpieces by Donini and Cremonesi, Italy, 1970s
By Lelo Cremonesi
Located in Milan, IT
Bent steel sheet centerpieces with optical decoration by Lelo Cremonesi and Aldo Donini.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Steel

GUCCI 1970 Milano Very Rare Vintage Horse Bit Trinket Tray In 24Kt Gilt Bronze
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
A rare horse bit tray designed by Gucci. This is an iconic trinket single dish-tray designed by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Gold, Bronze

A Pair of Rare Chinese Porcelain Imari Flat Plates Kangxi Period Floral Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated and potted Chinese Porcelain plates. Absolutely beautiful pieces. Both with a nice mark at the base, 1 of them below the hanger. Additional information: Mate...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Original Early 19th Century Roman Grand Tour Rosso Antico Marble Lion Bath
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this incredibly rare original early 19th century Roman Grand
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Marble

Pipe stand, tobacco, smoking, design, Hagenauer 1920/30 Art Deco, Vienna Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Wien, AT
A very rare object of the famous Austrian workshop Hagenauer, based in Vienna since the opening in
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Antique Rare Design Jiaqing Period Famille Jaune Plates, 18/19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A pair rare, good conditioned, and quality painted plates. Very nicely decorated piece with good
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Pot, Bowl, Jardiniere, Three Musketeers, Dumas, Amphora, 1920, Bohemia
By Amphora
Located in Wien, AT
Very rare literature themed ceramic object of the well-known company Amphora from Bohemia, Czech
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

1 French Mid-Century Rope Stool / Bench by Adrien Audoux Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
design. The natural warmth of the materials is mixed with a modern aesthetic to create a rare object that
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Large Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Opaline Ashtray with Brass Mounts, France
Located in South Salem, NY
and use, adding character to this rare and collectible French decorative object. 5.5"w x 3.5"d x 3"h
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Vintage 1920s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Important Cut-Out Wood Lamp, USA, Arts Crafts / Prairie School, 1900–1920
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
. Good overall condition, with a warm patina to the wood preserved. A rare object, emblematic of early
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Early 20th Century American Prairie School Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Paper, Parchment Paper

A very rare 17C Edo period Ko-Kutani / Ko-Imari Porcelain Leaf Dish Blue and
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...
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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

A very rare 17C Edo period Ko-Kutani / Ko-Imari Porcelain Leaf Dish Blue and
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating the middle of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. We have found a similar Japanese dish in the shibata collection Condition Perfec...
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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

A very rare 17C Edo period Kakiemon Dish Porcelain Fuku Mark Dish Blue and White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...
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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

A very rare 17C Edo period Kakiemon Dish Porcelain Fuku Mark Dish Blue and White
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great dish dating to most probably the second half of the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Very interesting. With landscape scene with trees, birds, rocks and flowers. W...
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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

A Very Rare Ko-Arita / Ko-Imari Porcelain Plate Japan Blue White, 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A great plate dating to the 17th century, delicate painting and shape. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: 17th century Age: Pre-18...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

"Masterpieces of Light" Pair of Cubist Table Lamps with Fang Ngil Masks, 1910
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
unique pieces or limited edition. He uses exceptional and rare objects from the antiquity since XX
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Vintage 1910s Gabonese Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tommaso Barbi Chrome and Wood Modernist Box, circa 1960
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Monumental Tommaso Barbi Modernist Box in Chrome and Sycamore Burl, Italy, circa 1960 A rare and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Karl Springer Unique Hinged Box in Polished Sodalite Stone 1980s Signed
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
stones. Springer liked to make decorative objects out of rare and beautiful materials. Superbly crafted
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Hollywood Regency Bronze Colored Mirror Glass Mantelpiece
By Maison Jansen
Located in Doornspijk, NL
. Very rare object.
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Mirror, Wood

"Masterpieces of Light" Brass Table Lamp with S. Sebastiano Bronze Plaque XVII°
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
and rare objects from the antiquity since XX century.  
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Antique 16th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gaetano Sciolari Floorlamp Chrome Plated and Brushed Aluminium with Murano Glass
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Baambrugge, NL
extremely rare object, for true connoisseurs and not to be missed. It is the largest version of the series
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1780
Located in Farsta, SE
object. Its a rare beauty crafted from Swedish stone. Different models of similar chests exist in
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Antique 1780s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Limestone

Russian Straw Marquetry Box
Located in London, GB
rare and vibrant object in rather careworn condition. Condition report available. Russian 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Ancient Round Box in Bone, Turtle and Gold with Mythological Scene, circa 1805
Located in Roma, IT
), circa 1805. Good conditions, just a minor defect on the internal gilding. Very rare. This object is
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Rare Light Object or Table Lamp by Kazuo Motozawa for Staff Leuchten 1970s
By Staff Leuchten, Kazuo Motozawa, Staff Schwarz
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, large and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table lamp or light object. Designed
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Sunflower Ashtray Silver Plated Bronze S. Agudo 62cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
, Spain, circa mid-20th century. A rare and original object. The petals can be removed and serve as small
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
By People from Benin
Located in Peoria, AZ
. Not just a superb & rare decorative object, this bronze also serves as a page in the history of
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Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Hand-Carved Alabaster Bust, Florentine Costume, 13th Century
Located in Lisse, NL
grace, tranquility, and noble beauty. A rare and highly decorative object, ideal for collectors of fine
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Alabaster

Pink Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decorative accent piece, embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of Italian mid-century design. A rare and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Art Glass

Ethnic Carved Wood Paddle on Stand, Natural Patina, Borneo, 18th–19th c.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
shows a beautiful natural patina and signs of time-worn use, making it a rare and symbolic decorative
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Antique Late 18th Century Malaysian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Seated Buddha Amitābha Vietnam c.1900, Gilded Wooden Sculpture on Lotus
Located in Wembley, GB
collectors of Asian art, Buddhist artifacts, and rare decorative objects This rare Buddha figure embodies
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Antique Early 1900s Vietnamese Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Sheet Metal, Bronze, Gold Plate

Paul Dupré-Lafon Obelisk Sculpture in Patinated Bronze on Wood Base 1940s
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in BARCELONA, ES
and a rare decorative object. It is a collectible piece for connoisseurs of French Art Déco, admirers
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Monumental 16th Century Renaissance Carved Oak Bust of Jesus Christ
Located in Queens, NY
veneration. This is a rare and museum-worthy devotional object, likely once part of a larger ecclesiastical
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Antique 16th Century Dutch Renaissance Busts

Materials

Oak

Genuine Art Deco Ballerina Bronze Sculpture on a Stepped Base of Portoro Marble
By Josef Lorenzl, Demetre Chiparus
Located in Bochum, NRW
objects, including rare lighting, signage, and sculptural works. Pieces from his estate were featured in
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Rare Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare objects available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all rare objects available were constructed with great care. There are 4932 antique and vintage rare objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 29 modern editions to choose from as well. Rare objects have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare objects to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau rare objects are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare objects over the years, but those made by Carl Auböck, Loetz Glass and Hermès are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Objects?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,653, while they’re typically $11 on the low end and $985,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.