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Place of Origin: Philippine
Maitland Smith (Attributed) Tessellated Pen Shell, Bone
Wood Hinged Box, 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a very stylish tessellated pen shell, bone and wood box most likely by Maitland Smith and made in the Philippines. This long, slender beauty measures 15 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2.75"...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Shell, Bone
Abstract Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Book Form Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Maitland Smith book form storage with gilt embellishments and gilt margins. The group of four literary classics opens to two small over two full dr...
Category
20th Century Georgian Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Myron Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Janus Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Abstract Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Cream Shagreen Tray by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The melting tray comes in two sizes and two color variants. This listing is for the medium size in cream shagreen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,045 / item
Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Rectangle Cosmos Tray in Cream Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Thaddeus Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Floor Lamp with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
A Classic oval vanity tray revisited; this Kifu Paris geometric tray is inlaid in a mixture of blue shagreen, black shell, lemurian quartz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Circular Cosmos Tray in Shagreen, Blue Pen Shell
Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Deconstructed Tower Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Abstract Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$3,020 / item
Kronos Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Backgammon Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The KIFU PARIS Backgammon Game Tray is the ultimate luxury game. Accented with a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass this piece comes with all game parts in a velvet pouch. Available in a light or dark color-way.
The dimensions of this piece are 60 x 34.5 x 5 cm
All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique.
Custom color/sizing available on request.
Wipe clean with soft dry cloth.
Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Birds Eye Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Fossil stone “ruins” clock by Renoir Designs, late 20th century
By Renoir Designs
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage postmodern table clock in faux travertine - fossil stone or soapstone - with “Roman ruins” detail, late 20th century. Made in the Philippines, this item exudes neoclassical...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Soapstone
$184 Sale Price
20% Off
Chess Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The KIFU PARIS chess game tray is the ultimate luxury game. Accented with a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass this piece comes with all game parts in a velvet pouch. Available in a light or dark color-way.
The dimensions of this piece are 17.71 x 12 x 0.78"
All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique.
Custom color/sizing available on request.
Wipe clean with soft dry cloth.
Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The La Feme Vase by R&Y Augousti is an exquisite embodiment of modern sculptural elegance, handcrafted from luxurious black pen shell. Its bold, organic form is meticulously shaped t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Shagreen Stingray, Shell
Picture Frame 5x7” in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning 5x7" picture frame by R&Y Augousti is a refined display of minimalist elegance, crafted in luxurious black oak. The sleek wood frame's rich texture is complemented by a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bunny Williams Home Hand-Painted Stripe Cachepot
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A charming tabletop version of our Stripe Planter, this petite wooden cachepot is perfect for housing herbs or orchids. Alternating gray and green painted stripes are hand painted an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two boxes in black oak offers a sophisticated and modern touch to any decor. Each box, one oval and one rectangular, is carefully crafted from rich black oak, b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Vase La Feme" by R&Y Augousti is an exquisite embodiment of modern sculptural elegance, handcrafted from luxurious black pen shell. Its bold, organic form is meticulously shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Modern Sculptural Vase in Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Vase La Feme" by R&Y Augousti is a breathtaking embodiment of modern elegance, masterfully handcrafted with luxurious shagreen. Its sculptural silhouette is both bold and fluid,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cornucopia of nautilus shell and lizard mounted on bronze tree in the style of Tony Duqette attributed to Maitland Smith.
Lizard has a beautiful tessellated panshell detail on the ba...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Modern Abstract Sculpture XXL in Stainless Steel by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Oval Queen by Patrick Coard Paris, shown here in a polished stainless-steel veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core, is a dazzling embodiment of contemporary luxury. Its mirror-like s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oval Queen Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris launches a unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The Oval Queen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Rustic Hand Woven Karagumoy Filipino Two Toned Grain Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand woven karagumoy Filipino basket from the 19th century, with checkered two-toned structure, side opening and rustic character. Created in the Philippines...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Modern Abstract XL Sculpture in Black Oak by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "GOLDEN RATIO" sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris is a mesmerizing fusion of art and mathematics, masterfully crafted from a rich black oak veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core. Stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Fiberglass
Jewelry Box in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This jewelry box by R&Y Augousti is a luxurious fusion of artistry and craftsmanship, wrapped in sophisticated shagreen. The meticulously handcrafted Cosmos pattern blends mother-of-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Tessellated Stone and Brass Birds Abstract Sculptures by Maitland Smith 1970
s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Den Haag, NL
Tessellated stone and brass birds abstract sculptures by Maitland Smith 1970's.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Brass
Mixed Exotic Shagreen
Wood Contemporary Waste Basket by R&Y Augousti of Paris
By R
Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible mixed exotic contemporary waste basket by R&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 2000s. The basket is made of cream colored shagreen and hard wood and is in very good vintage condition; it measure 4.5"W x 3.5"D and 23.75"H. Signed on the underside. #2463
R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s.
Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise.
From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Shagreen
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Abstract XXL Sculpture in Bronze Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Oval Queen by Patrick Coard Paris is the epitome of luxurious artistry, a breathtaking sculpture that commands attention with its regal presence and exquisite craftsmanship. Forg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Monumental Teak Centerpiece Bowl by David Auld c1960s
By David Auld
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning teak centerpiece bowl by artist, David Auld c1960s. Amazing grain and epic size. Signed on bottom.
Category
1960s Organic Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Modern Sculptural Vase in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The La Dame Vase by R&Y Augousti is a striking embodiment of modern elegance and refined craftsmanship. Its sculptural form is wrapped in luxurious black shagreen, lending the vase a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Marble Picture Frame, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A neutral tan marble picture frame with brass and mother of pearl accents, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1980s. Picture area: 3.19" Width x 5.13"...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modern Abstract M Sculpture in Black Oak by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Oval Queen by Patrick Coard Paris, shown here in its black oak veneer inlaid on a fiberglass core, exudes an understated elegance that brings a sense of depth and warmth to its m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Fiberglass
Large Pink Tessellated Stone Abstract Bird Sculpture by Maitland Smith 1970
s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Pink Tessellated Stone Abstract Bird sculpture by Maitland Smith 1970's.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Brass
Sculpture Made in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Patrick Coard Paris launches a unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The Kings Brother cutout is organic and ethereal in its design, with its beautiful curvatures and grooves. Available in bronze-patina brass or two-tone bronze-patina brass. This listing is for the single two-tone bronze-patina brass sculpture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Two Tessellated Stone Decorative Perfume Bottles
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Two tessellated stone decorative perfume bottles by Maitland Smith
Measures: Large bottle measures 15 inches high by 9 inches diameter.
Small bottle 11 inches high by 6 inches diam...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$700 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Maitland Smith Lidded Shagreen Box, c.1985
By R
Y Augousti, Maitland Smith
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Maitland Smith Lidded Shagreen Box, c.1985.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Candelabra in Grey/Black Parchment
Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Cosmos Vases in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Lizard Sculpture by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Life size lizard sculpture or object of art handcrafted with silver plate on bronze metal head, legs, and bottom and featuring a tortoise shell terrazzo back. Signed Maitland-Smith o...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Cosmos Vase in Shagreen, Mother of Pearl and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
La Cosmos vase in small is a whimsical piece with both it’s sculptural shape and graphic pattern inlaid in a mixture of cream shagreen, mother of pearl and bronze-patina brass. Available in other shapes and sizes to form a dramatic cluster of vases...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Column by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
This column in cream...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
$5,290 / item
Art Deco Granite Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco style granite decorative jewelry box with intricate silver leaf details and velvet interior. Inside measurements are 10.75" x 6.25" deep and 3.5" deep.
Category
1980s Art Deco Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Pair of Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Horns
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hamburg, PA
This distinctive pair of Maitland Smith horns features a striking combination of tessellated stone and polished brass, showcasing the brand's sign...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of 3 round boxes in black shagreen by R&Y Augousti showcases a design that seamlessly marries form and function. Each box features a perfectly symmetrical circular shape, ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Blue/White Incised Horn Box
Located in New York, NY
Modernist graphic patterned blue and white bone box with hand incised horn tiles. Wood interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Wood, Horn
Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn and Stone Trinket Box For Jewelry and Treasures
By Maitland Smith
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern architectural tessellated box by Maitland Smith. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Modern Vase in Black Shell with Brass Details by KIFU Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Storm Vase" by Kifu Paris is a true masterpiece of modern design, embodying luxury and sophistication through its impeccable craftsmanship. This vase, sculpted with flowing curv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Southeast Asian Filipino Maranao Silver Inlaid Brass Betel Nut Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality antique silver-inlaid solid brass betel nut box (Lutuan), dating to the second half of the 19th / early 20th century, hand-crafted in Mindanao, Philippines.
Boxes such as this were used to store the areca nut (also known as the betel nut) which would be wrapped in a betel leaf with lime paste and other ingredients, often tobacco, for chewing. Similar to the European tea caddy, these boxes often served as a way to impress while showing off ones wealth.
Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as this example. Such boxes were used to show off to guests and from which they were offered betel and the other component such as leaves and lime to make up the betel quid.
Rare large size, most extant examples of such boxes tend to measure around 5 inches in length. At slightly more than 7.75 inches the example here is larger than most.
The distinctive decorative box features a very heavy strong-box like rectangular shaped chest form with canted corners, copper handles, and a conforming hinged lid, lifting open to reveal an interior divided into three compartments covered by four hinged lids. Each of these doors is inlaid with silver in stylized orchid flower patterns.
Exceptionally executed throughout, the arabesque silver inlaid exterior is decorated to the top with a large orchid motif within scrolling obid-obid (stylized rope) borders. The front, back and sides are inlaid with sets of stylized tail feathers of the sari-manok bird beneath which are unusual, highly stylized whimsical zoomorphic faces that appear like cat or tiger faces. (Such stylisation is accounted for by Southeast Asian Islamic preferences to avoid the overt and this potentially idolatrous representation of animal and human forms. Designs such as these are drawn from a local design repertoire that has its origins in wood carving.
Although the spread of Islam in the Philippines began in the 14th century, mostly through the influence of Muslim merchants from the western Malay Archipelago, decorative arts in this design remain exceptionally rare. This lutuan represents a fine example of Islamic metalwork from the most eastern outreach of Islamic art and civilisation: Mindanao island being significantly further east than even China – artwork from Islamic Southeast Asia remains chronically under-represented in the world’s major collections of Islamic art.
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas.
References
Brownrigg, H., Betel Cutters...
Category
19th Century Islamic Antique Philippine Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
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