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Pair Charles X Ormolu Candlesticks, France, Atrib. Pierre-François Feuchère
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Charles X Ormolu Candlesticks, France, 1825-1835, Attributed to Pierre-François Feuchère Workshop
11.5" high × 5" diameter
A refined pair of French Charles X period ormolu ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Candlesticks
Materials
Ormolu
Large Italian Aretini Pottery Vase, Red
Gold Enamel Relief Decoration, Arezzo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Italian Aretini Pottery Vase, Hand-Painted Red
Gold Relief Décor, Arezzo, Mid-20th Century
A striking hand-thrown and hand-painted Italian Aretini pottery vase from Arez...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large 19th C. English Staffordshire Pottery Spaniels, Great Scale
Expressions
By Staffordshire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 19th-Century Staffordshire Pottery Spaniels, 14.75" High, Exceptional Scale
Expression
A striking and unusually large pair of Victorian Staffordshire pottery spaniels, d...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, C. 1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian English Brass Figural Pig Inkwell with Articulated Back Lids, c. 1875
Consists of four pieces, The figural pig, glass inkwell with domed brass cap, A small porcelain cup fo...
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box, 1970s
A striking sculptural Murano glass box signed “Mandruzzato for Design Guild,” showcasing the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Urns, Attributed Nymphenburg, 20th C.
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Covered Urns, Attributed to Nymphenburg, 20th Century
Four pieces in set: two lids and two vases
Dimensions: 19" H × 10" W (to handles)...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Maison Jansen Style Porcelaine de Paris Covered Urns Gilt Feather Motif
By Porcelaine de Paris, Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen–Style Porcelaine de Paris Covered Urns with Gilt Feather Decoration, France, c. 1940–1960
The set consists of four pieces two lids and two vases
Dimensions: 13...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Regency “Brighton Pavilion” Tea Caddy or Tobacco Box England, circa 1820–1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Regency “Brighton Pavilion” Tea Caddy or Tobacco Box
England, circa 1820–1830
5.5" H × 5" W × 3.5" D
Cast in lead or pewter with remnants of original polychrome decoration in turquo...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lead
Grand Tour Bronze Reduction Il Porcellino “Borghese Boar” Carved Alabaster Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Bronze Reduction of Il Porcellino “Borghese Boar” Mounted on a Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Plinth
Italy, 19th Century
A finely cast Grand Tour bronze model of the celeb...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Signed Steuben White Swirl
Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson
By George Thompson, Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Steuben White Swirl
Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson, USA, Circa 1970s
This exquisite Steuben glass egg paperweight,...
Category
20th Century American Modern Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Steuben Glass
18K Gold “Trout
Fly” by James Houston, Introduced 1966
By James Houston, Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Steuben Glass & 18K Gold “Trout & Fly” by James Houston, Introduced 1966
American, Steuben Glass Works, Corning, New York
Crystal and 18k Gold • Signed • H. 8 in. × W. 6.5 in. × D. 2 in.
A masterwork of American glass artistry, this signed Steuben crystal sculpture, “Trout & Fly,” was designed by James Houston and first introduced in 1966. Houston, one of Steuben’s most celebrated designers, was widely known for his wildlife studies in glass, many inspired by his time in the Canadian Arctic and his reverence for the natural world.
The sculpture depicts a trout captured in a moment of suspended motion, arcing upward from stylized swirling water in pursuit of an exquisitely detailed 18k gold mayfly. The insect, mounted on a fine wire stem, hovers delicately at the fish’s open mouth, completing the narrative of predator and prey.
Techniques & Materials
Steuben Crystal: Hand-blown, optically pure crystal, polished to a flawless surface. Steuben’s proprietary formula, developed in the early 20th century, is distinguished by its extraordinary clarity and brilliance.
Controlled Bubble Inclusions: The fish’s body is decorated with perfectly placed air bubbles, achieved through expert manipulation of molten glass. These bubbles evoke the shimmer of scales and the sparkle of water.
Cold-Polished Detailing: Fin edges, mouth, and wave-like base are sharply defined through precise polishing, heightening the sense of motion.
18k Gold Mayfly: The hand-wrought gold insect is finely chased to suggest delicate wings and naturalistic form, providing a striking contrast to the crystal’s transparency.
Designer: James Houston (1921–2005)
Houston joined Steuben in 1952 and became one of its leading designers, bringing a lyrical naturalism to the company’s repertoire. His works—including Arctic wildlife, fish, and avian studies—are considered icons of mid-20th-century American glass design. The “Trout & Fly” exemplifies Houston’s hallmark blend of simplicity, symbolism, and technical virtuosity.
Introduced in 1966 (Steuben design no. 1002-ST). This example bears the engraved Steuben signature at the base.
The composition celebrates the vitality of nature and the drama of survival. The trout, emblematic of strength and perseverance, leaps toward a fleeting mayfly—an insect long associated with the fragility and transience of life. Together, they capture a timeless moment of balance in the natural cycle.
Steuben crystal animal...
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
19th C. Italian Marble Relief of Romeo
Juliet, Signed E. Fiaschi, with Base
By Emilio Fiaschi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. Italian Marble Relief of Romeo & Juliet, signed E. Fiaschi, late 19th–early 20th century, with gray marble base. (2 Pieces)
This finely executed two-piece marble sculpture ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Cast Brass Engraved Brazier Box with Pierced Charcoal Tray, North India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cast Brass Engraved Brazier Box with Pierced Charcoal Tray, North India, Late 19th Century
Dimensions:
Consisting of Two Pieces: the Box and the Removable Tray
Box: 10.5” W to handl...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Egyptian Revival Motifs, Later 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Vases with Egyptian Revival Motifs, Late-20th Century
A dramatic pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel vases decorated in a vibrant polychrome palette on a whit...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Egyptian Revival Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Continental Carved and Polychromed Wooden Cornucopias, 19th Century
These finely carved and polychromed wooden cornucopias exemplify the enduring symbolic power of the horn of plenty in European decorative arts. Each composition is rendered in high relief, the ribbed horn issuing an abundant cascade of fruit and vegetables—pomegranates, grapes, melons, pumpkins, gourds, citrus, corn, and floral sprays—arranged with exuberant Baroque fullness. Now mounted on forged iron bases for display, the pair measures 20" high × 28" wide × 3.5" deep, including stands 12.5" x 6" (carvings alone 28" wide × 17" high × 3.5" deep).
The Cornucopia in History
Originating in antiquity, the cornucopia (Latin cornu copiae) was first associated with Amalthea, the goat who suckled the infant Zeus, whose horn became a miraculous source of nourishment. In Roman culture it was carried by deities of abundance—Fortuna, Abundantia, and Ceres—as an emblem of civic prosperity and the cycles of nature. Revived in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, the cornucopia became a favored motif in architecture, painting, and decorative arts, symbolizing divine blessing, seasonal plenty, and the wealth of the natural world.
Iconography of the Fruits and Vegetables
The profusion of produce is not merely decorative but encodes symbolic meanings rooted in both classical and Christian traditions:
Pomegranates—fertility, eternal life, and resurrection.
Grapes—festivity, vintage, and the Eucharistic blood of Christ.
Melons and Watermelon Slices—sensual abundance, refreshment, and ephemeral pleasure.
Pumpkins and Gourds—autumn harvest, transformation, and the cycles of plenty.
Corn (Maize)—sustenance and prosperity, reflecting New World influence on European symbolism.
Citrus Fruits—health, luxury, and Mediterranean prosperity.
Floral Sprays—seasonal beauty and the transience of life, underscoring vanitas themes common in still-life art.
This allegorical language aligns the carvings with the broader European tradition of abundance imagery found in still-life painting, silverwork, and architectural ornament.
Continental Style and Possible Origin
The sculptural density, dramatic overlapping of forms, and naturalistic rendering suggest a Continental origin, likely Austrian, German, or Italian, c. late 19th century. While Swedish decorative carving of the same era tends toward flatter surfaces and folk stylization, these examples embody a more theatrical Baroque and Rococo inheritance, later enhanced with a polychrome or silver-toned surface to heighten their decorative impact. Originally conceived as architectural appliqués...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Italian Creamware, in White Rope-Twist Oval Centerpiece Basket, Mid-20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Creamware (In white) Rope-Twist Oval Centerpiece Basket, Mid-20th Century
A finely hand-crafted Italian oval centerpiece basket in white creamware, dating to the mid-20th ce...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver
Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815
This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Ormolu Serpent Handle, Stamped LT / 2, circa 1925–1935
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco Ormolu Serpent Handle, Stamped LT / 2, circa 1925–1935
A rare and striking French ormolu serpent handle, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1925–1935. Cast in two ...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
19th C. French Empire or Napoléon III Patinated
Gilt Bronze Sarcophagus Mount
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire or Napoléon III Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sarcophagus Mount, Egyptian Revival, circa 1800–1860
A finely cast and parcel-gilt French bronze furniture mount in the form ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19th Century English Enamelled Cast Iron Doorstop of Jumbo the Elephant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 19th-Century English Enamelled Cast Iron Doorstop of Jumbo the Elephant, ca. 1870–1885
A scarce and evocative English Victorian cast iron doorstop depicting Jumbo the Elephant,...
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Ormolu Curtain Tiebacks with Classical Female Busts
By Palais Royal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Ormolu Curtain Tiebacks with Classical Female Busts, Palais Royal, Paris, 1870s
An exquisite pair of French Napoleon III ormolu curtain tiebacks, dati...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Hand-Painted Pottery Dalmatian Puppies, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Hand-Painted Pottery Dalmatian Puppies, Signed Italy, mid-20th century
A charming pair of hand-painted Italian pottery Dalmatian puppies, each mode...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Charles X Style French Ormolu Optic Cut Crystal Box, Signed Lehmann France
By Lehmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles X Style French Ormolu-Mounted Optic Cut Crystal Casket Box, Signed Lehmann France, circa 1900–1920
A fine French crystal and gilt bronze ca...
Category
Early 20th Century French Charles X Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Late 19th C French Fire Gilt Ormolu Cut Glass Table Box, Attributed to Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 19th Century French Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Cut Crystal Table Casket, Attributed to Baccarat
A refined French fire-gilt ormolu and cut crystal table box, dating to the late 19th century and attributed to Baccarat. The rectangular casket is executed in heavy crystal, cut in the pointe de diamant (diamond point) pattern, with a richly faceted surface that sparkles with light. The base is finished with a classic starburst cut (étoile taillée), a hallmark of Baccarat’s precision craftsmanship.
The crystal is mounted in finely chased fire-gilt bronze, the band encircling the box decorated with laurel leaf and berry motifs, symbols of victory, eternity, and refinement within the French neoclassical tradition. The lockplate is adorned with a foliate wreath surrounding the keyhole, adding both ornamental and symbolic significance, as the casket was intended to hold cherished personal objects, jewels, or keepsakes.
The ormolu mount retains a rich, warm fire gilding, applied by the traditional mercury gilding process, and features a continuous rear hinge—an indicator of the precision fittings used by Baccarat and other leading Parisian luxury workshops of the period. The box opens to a generous interior, ideal for use as a boîte à bijoux (jewel casket), boîte à bonbons (sweetmeat box), or wedding casket...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Mid-Century Sarreid Brass Reclining Frog Sculpture, Spain circa 1960s
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Sarreid Brass Reclining Frog Sculpture, Spain, circa 1960
Sarreid Ltd., Spain, circa 1960.
A whimsical cast brass reclining frog sculpture by Sarreid Ltd., produced in ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Monumental Curtis Jere Brass Sailboat Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Curtis Jere Brass Sailboat Sculpture, Signed and Dated 1976
Dimensions: 52″ W × 39″ H × 7″ D
Signed: © C. Jere, 1976
A striking and monumental brass wire sculpture of a ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
English Arts
Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat
Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930
By Robert (Mouseman) Thompson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Arts & Crafts Bronze Seal, Cat & Mouse Motif, circa 1900–1930
A finely cast English Arts & Crafts bronze desk seal, surmounted by a sculptural mouse crouched at the top of t...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Fine French Ormolu Crown Frame with Tinted Photograph, circa 1890–1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine French Ormolu Crown Frame with Tinted Photograph, circa 1890–1910
A richly detailed French ormolu (gilt bronze) portrait frame, surmounted by a regal crown finial and finely de...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Picture Frames
Materials
Ormolu
Edwardian Sterling Silver Oval Trinket Box Raphael Angel Heads, Birmingham, 1912
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Edwardian Sterling Silver Oval Trinket Box with Raphael Angel Heads, Birmingham 1912, 66 grams with velvet and leather interior
Maker: Thomas Sidney Buckler (T.S.B.)
Assay Office: ...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Jacques Caffieri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze Reduction Bust of Molière by F. Barbedienne, after Caffieri, circa 1870s
Measurements:
5.25" high x 3.25" wide x 2.25" deep
Base: 2" square white marble
Description
A finely...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Meissen Porcelain Figure Bacchus with Grapes, Wine Jug, Late 19th/ Early 20th C
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Meissen Porcelain Figure of Bacchus with Grapes and Wine Jug, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
Measurements:
5" high x 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep
Description
A finely modeled Meissen porcel...
Category
Early 20th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
English Silverplated Figural Nymph
Cut Glass Perfume Bottle, Circa 1905
By Walker
Hall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walker & Hall Attributed Art Nouveau Silverplate and Cut Glass Perfume Bottle, England, circa 1905
An exceptional English Art Nouveau perfume bottle, circa 1905, attributed to Walker & Hall. The hinged silver-plated lid is surmounted by a figural bust of a flowing-haired maiden, her hair pierced and stylized in an undulating manner strongly reminiscent of Gustav Klimt and the Viennese Secessionist aesthetic. This sensuous Art Nouveau nymph...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Bottles
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883
By Gorham CO.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham Aesthetic Movement Sterling Mixed-Metal Box with Lizard and Mice, 1883
Dimensions: 3.5" W × 2.5" D × 1.5" H
Materials: Copper with applied silver decoration
Marks: Gorham, date letter “P” for 1883
A finely crafted American Aesthetic Movement mixed-metal box by Gorham, executed in copper with sculptural silver appliqué. The domed lid features a dynamic lizard in high relief, accompanied by two playful mice in motion, all arranged above a silvered ground with grasses and textured earth. The decoration is set asymmetrically against the warm copper body, leaving generous areas of polished surface that highlight the contrast between metals. The interior is left plain, showing use consistent with age.
The imagery reflects the strong influence of Japanese Meiji-era design on Gorham in the late 19th century. Themes of small animals and naturalistic vignettes were drawn directly from Japanese art, where lizards were regarded as symbols of protection and renewal, and mice were associated with quickness, fertility, and in some contexts, good fortune. Together, they create a whimsical narrative of pursuit, rendered with wit and naturalistic detail.
This work exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement credo of “Art for Art’s Sake,” emphasizing beauty, asymmetry, and nature study over traditional allegory. Gorham’s mixed-metal line, developed in the wake of the 1876 Centennial Exposition, sought to rival Tiffany & Co. in innovation and design, producing decorative objects that were both functional and avant-garde.
Comparable Gorham copper...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram
England or France, circa 1760–1780
Dimensions: 5" H × 2.5" W × 0.5" D
Interior measures 3"d x 1.25 w
A refined G...
Category
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Perfume Etui with Glass Bottle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Perfume Etui with Glass Bottle
England or France, circa 1775–1790
Dimensions: 2.5" H × 1.25" W × 0.5" D
A fine late 18th-century torto...
Category
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Bottles
Materials
Silver
French Baccarat Crystal Patch Box with Sulfide Cameo of Psyche, 1840-1860
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Baccarat Crystal Patch Box with Sulfide Cameo of Psyche
France, circa 1840–1860
Dimensions: 1.75" diameter × 0.75" high
A rare mid-19th-century F...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Surrealist Bronze Sculpture of a Woman and Alligator on Skates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Surrealist Bronze Sculpture of a Woman and Alligator on Skates
Continental, circa 1960s
Dimensions: 8" H × 4" W × 4.5" D
A whimsical and surrealist bronze depicting a fantastical p...
Category
20th Century European Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Graduated (9"
7") Pair of Artisan Bronze Garden Balls / Sculptural Spheres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Graduated (9" & 7") Pair of Artisan Bronze Garden Balls/Sculptural Spheres, Late 20th Century
A striking graduated set of two hand-crafted bronze spheres, one measuring 9 inches in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Modern Artisan Bronze Garden 8" Balls/Spheres, Late 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Modern Artisan Bronze 8" Garden Balls/Spheres, Late 20th Century
A sculptural pair of hand-crafted bronze spheres, each measuring 8 inches in diameter and weighing approxima...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Georgian Carved Mahogany Eagle Ornament, in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian Carved Mahogany Eagle Ornament, in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale, Mounted on Marble Base, circa 1780–1820
A finely carved Georgian-period mahogany eagle fragment, now mo...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Monumental French Moderne Verdigris Bronze Vase , Manner of Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental French Moderne Bronze Vase with Verdigris Patina, in the Manner of Gilbert Poillerat, 1950s
A striking French Moderne cast bronze vase of impressive weight and presence, ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Vases
Materials
Bronze
French Tole-Painted Floral Dummy Board – Basket of Tulips
Hydrangeas, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Tole-Painted Floral Dummy Board – Basket of Tulips & Hydrangeas, 20th Century
A charming French tole-painted floral dummy board, 20th century, crafted in the form of an abu...
Category
20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
French Champlevé Enamel
Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Champlevé Enamel & Ormolu Letter Rack, Late 19th Century
A richly ornamented French champlevé enamel and gilt bronze letter rack, dating to the late 19th century. This jewel-...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Desk Sets
Materials
Ormolu
Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill / Trinket Box, 1960s-1980s
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill/Trinket Box, Made in France, circa 1960s–1980s
A chic and finely crafted round Hermès Paris box in ormolu with a striking carnelian-red...
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
46 Piece Collection of 19th /20th C. Spanish Colonial Tinajas/ Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Collection of 46 Spanish Colonial Hand-Thrown Terracotta Vessels, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
A rare and visually striking assembled collection of forty-six Spanish Colonial–style ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century South American Rustic Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Exquisite Bronze
Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova
By Antonio Canova
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Bronze & Marble Reclining Venus Holding Pomegranate, After Canova, 20th Century
A finely cast and chased bronze of a reclining classical beauty, inspired by Antonio Canova...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze
Coconut Camel Inkwell
By Franz Bergmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Franz Bergman Style 19th-Century Austrian Bronze & Coconut Camel Inkwell
A rare and whimsical 19th-century Austrian figural inkwell in the Franz Bergman...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
19th-Century Ormolu
Paste Gem ‘Corona’ – Ecclesiastical Statue Crown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-Century Ormolu & Paste Gem ‘Corona’ – Ecclesiastical Statue Crown with Acanthus Finial
An exquisite late 19th-century Continental ormolu corona (ecclesiastical statue crown), r...
Category
Antique 19th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Antique German White Faux Bois 5-Piece Modular Vase
Candle Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Antique German White Glazed Faux Bois 5-Piece Modular Vase & Candle Centerpiece, circa 1890–1920
Antique German Faux Bois 5-Piece Vase/ Candle Centerpiece in White
A remarkable...
Category
Early 20th Century German High Victorian Garniture
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Gilt Brass Cloisonné “Scroll and Floral” Nine‑Piece Desk Set, 20th C
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Gilt Brass Cloisonné “Scroll and Floral” Nine‑Piece Desk Set, 20th Century, Unmarked
A rare and complete nine‑piece Chinese gilt brass cloisonné desk set...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Russian Silver Persian Cat Sculpture, Soviet Period, 88 Zolotnik, Marked "S.W."
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Highly Detailed Russian Silver, Soviet Period Persian Cat Sculpture with Garnet Eyes, 88 Zolotnik, Marked "S.W.," Circa 1950s
A finely modeled and intricately chased hollow silver sculpture of a long-haired domestic cat, likely modeled after the Persian or Himalayan breed. The animal is depicted in a seated posture, with a stylized curling tail and attentive expression, rendered with lifelike depth and emotional presence. The rich fur texture is deeply chased and subtly polished across high points, creating dramatic surface contrast and a tactile, almost lifelike softness.
The sculpture’s meticulous hand-chasing, naturalistic pose, and jewel-like eyes reflect the enduring influence of Karl Fabergé’s animalier tradition, particularly the small-scale silver and hardstone animal studies produced in his Moscow workshops at the turn of the 20th century. Like Fabergé’s celebrated menagerie, this piece captures both the anatomical accuracy and the spirited personality of its subject, elevating it from a decorative object to a work of art imbued with character and luxury.
The figure's eyes are set with smooth red cabochon stones—likely garnets or finely colored glass paste—enhancing its realistic gaze. The underside bears a Russian silver hallmark, including the “88” zolotnik standard (equivalent to .916 silver purity), along with the Latin-letter maker’s mark “S.W.,” attributed to a postwar Soviet-era workshop producing fine export silver.
Although the piece appears solid at first glance, it is finely executed as a sealed hollow-form casting using the lost-wax method, a traditional sculptural technique that allowed for rich surface modeling while minimizing weight. A faint rattle can be heard when the figure is gently moved, caused by a small remnant from the casting core or finishing process—a common occurrence in Russian and Continental silver animal figures...
Category
20th Century Russian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Pair Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King
Laughing Revolutionary, After Carpeaux
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Allegorical Bronze Busts: "The Fallen King and the Laughing Revolutionary," After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, France, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
A profoundly expressive and allegorically charged pair of patinated bronze busts, each mounted on veined pink marble plinths...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts
Materials
Bronze
Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription, Early 20th Century
A finely cast Egyptian Revival scarab paperweight in p...
Category
20th Century French Egyptian Revival Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Serge Roche Style Rock Crystal Stalagmite, Rockwork Silver Leaf Base
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite on Carved Silver Leaf Base, in the Style of Serge Roche
France, Circa 1960
Two Pieces: The Rock Crystal Quartz Stalagmite and the Carved Sil...
Category
20th Century French Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf
Momentum: Cameo Glass Amphora Vase
Stand by Duncan McClellan
By Duncan McClellan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Momentum: Cameo Glass Amphora Vase & Stand by Duncan McClellan
Two Pieces the Art Glass/Cameo Glass Vase and White Lacquered wrought Iron stand
A monumental signed cameo glass amph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th-Century Grand Tour Hand-Carved Marble Sphinx Sculptures on Plinth Bases
Description:
A finely carved and substantial pair of Grand Tour-era marble sphinx sculptures, ea...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Rococo Revival Style Mixed Metal Copper
Silver Humidor, Atrib. Gorham, 1870
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham (Attributed) Mixed Metal Humidor with Silver Overlay in Rococo Revival Style, Dated 1870
United States, circa 1870
9.5" W × 5.75" D × 2.5" H (Interior: 9" W × 5.25" D × 2" H)
...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper
Cartier
Must de Cartier
Crystal
Silverplate Mellon Inkwell
By Must De Cartier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cartier 'Must de Cartier' Crystal and Silverplate Melon Inkwell
France, Circa 1989
Dimensions: 3.25" diameter x 2.75" high
A refined and elegantly crafted melon-form inkwell from th...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Floral Acid-Etched Centerpiece Attributed St. Louis, France C 1900
By Saint Louis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau ∧ Acid-Etched Centerpiece Attributed to St. Louis, France, circa 1900s
Two Pieces: Art Glass Bowl and Ormolu Base
An exceptional Art Nouveau centerpiece attributed to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ormolu
Art Nouveau Floral Relief Vase in Cast Zinc, Attributed to Kayserzinn, C. 1900s
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau Floral Relief Vase in Cast Zinc, Attributed to Kayserzinn, Circa 1890
A richly detailed and sculptural Art Nouveau vase in cast zinc, attributed to the celebrated German...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Metal, Brass
