20th Century Mounted Objects

20th Century resin decorative David head. Carved marble finish. Size: 67x50x42 cm.

Mid Century Modern vintage curved lettering made of black wrought iron designed and made for a pastry shop in Austria, circa 1950. The lettering was newly ...

A collection of three carved wood crocodile head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. These mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prows have been carved ...

Large stylized Cast aLUMINUM Letters "N Y" (NEW YORK) Gold Patina .. Possibly Gold gilt?

Interesting modernist, cubist handmade wood cello case from the 1900-1920s. Great folk art object with dovetail joinery and replete with old traveling stick...

A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white pigement decoration. Now mounted on a patinated bronze Stand. A similar example can be...

Presenting a stunning piece of mid-century modern art by Curtis Jere, dating back to the 1960s. This remarkable wall sculpture stands at 220cm in height and 70cm in width (each, appr...

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

This striking and elegant wall panel is a captivating piece of mythological art. The plaster relief depicts a captivating scene of two nude female figures and a man playing a flute, ...

The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s. This is also known as a "Chenkrom." Now mounted on a bronze stand.

Radiator cover from a 1947 Sunbeam Supreme Talbot. Rare and very decorative piece from the American retro period. This a radiator cover panel from the iconic and popular Sunbeam Sup...

Raoul François Larche (1860-1912) A lovely patinated bronze figure of a young woman standing barefooted on a circular mounted base and gazing up...

Industrial Sculpture Made From an Early American Light Bulb This is not a working Light Bulb, it is in Blue glass and has been set on a rectangular plinth and when lit from behind y...

Boris Schatz Bronze Plaque In high relief, expertly cast bronze. Depicting bearded men on the floor of the Synagogue reading kinnot (sad poems / elegies),...

Space age red tap shaped ceramic JC Peiré, France ca. 1970 H 23 cm x 19 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects

A reclaimed Carter & Co of Poole Pottery tile featuring a stylised heraldic lion rampant. Although this tile is unmarked, a similar example is on display in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, and was purchased from Carter & Co in 1926. Detailing a hand painted stylised blue lion within a green wreath before an off-white background, this 5 inch collectors tile is a stunning decorative interior piece for display or part of a collector’s cabinet. Carter & Co Carter Tiles, later Carter & Co, was founded in 1873 by Jesse Carter, a builder’s merchant and ironmonger from Surrey, who bought James Walker’s brick and tile business on the East Quay at Poole. By the 1880’s Carters...

John Glick is well-known for his beautifully rendered functional pieces of art. His decorative pieces, especially his large pots, are breathtakingly powerful objects. Glick's creative genius, however, is most exquisitely shown in this unique grouping of objets d'art. The Wall Hanging has a lovely classical scroll shelf. The objets on the shelf include an apple and pear - both fruits frequently rendered by artists from the Dutch Masters to Cezanne because of their perfectly balanced shape and rich colors. In addition is a small Greek or Roman styled dish used as an oil lamp. The other three objets are mysterious twisted tube-like organic shapes. John Glick, at one of his richest, creative bests. The objets are of various sizes, movable and can be displayed as desired. The size given is the overall size of both pieces and the objets d'art. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

Modernist Metal Sculpture of a Female Form Fixed on a Tower of Granite Base Signed "Archer" 1988 Numbered 2/8 Overall 23.5"H x 5.75"W x 5.50"D Base 10.25 x 4

Mid Century Modern Brass Sailboat on Amethyst Wear consistent with age and use Hollywood Regency - Vintage - Decoration Measures : 18cmx4cm H:23cm Materials : amethyst - agate

Set of two exceptional Hollywood Regency wall mount decorative brass and steel archers. Designed and manufactured probably in 1980s. Not marked. Executed in massive brass and steel...

Playful postmodern ceramic glazed sculpture inspired by artist Joan Miro. This piece features a color block face in bright primary colors with a black stem and rectangular base. Dim...

Large Roman Mosaic Plaque of the Foro Romano after Giuseppe Guzzard Fabricated in the workshops of Saint Peters, Rome Vatican Workshops, 20th century ...

Believed to be architectural salvage that would make a nice stand or riser for your trinkets. Antique and hand carved with nice patina and charac...

1920's Chinese stone device used to sharpen leather. Stone is smooth and polished. Mounted on stand measuring 2.5" x 2.5". Three available and sold individually.

Hand-carved wooden abstract cat head. The piece showcases two pointed ears and whiskers on each side of the face. The center of the sculpture has a round hole at the middle and is mo...

Notched Dogon ladder created by the the West African Mali Peoples. Carved from a single piece of wood and situated on an iron base in order to stand upright. These ladders were used ...

An unusual and striking 6 tile panel by ceramicist Christopher Russel, originally made as a maquette for Swanage Library, England, and later acquired by collector and expert Chris Bl...

Mounted walnut and aluminum sculpture. The rectangular hand-carved wood sculpture with an aluminum cap and thin edge aluminum base is mounted to a clear resin base to give a floating...

c. 1993, signed and dated, great vintage condition. Supersized C. Jere metal strainer wall sculpture from the company’s kitchen utensil series.

Cast bronze sculpture by Aharon Bezalel, 1967, Israel. Aharon was born in Afghanistan and lived in Jerusalem where he created his works of art...

Vintage 1970s Spanish black marble ball on three bronze cats pedestal.  

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this exquisite pair of large malachite obelisks. Featuring a striking combination of rich green malachite and vibrant red jasper, these obelisks are further enhanced with golden bronze adornments, exuding a luxurious and classic charm. Key Features: Material: Crafted from premium malachite with a solid red jasper base...

Cast bronze sculpture of a child with pigtails mounted on wood base. Dimensions 2.5” width x 2.5” depth x 6.5” height. Condition Good vintage condition with original patina.

Two Murano glass blown vases, black color covered with 24-karat gold leaf. The vases are of thick glass. This fantastic Art Deco style artwork will add an extra touch of class to y...

Sculptural Japanese keyaki wood partition in the style of Nakashima.

A French iron scale from the mid-20th century presented on custom iron stand. This vintage scale from France is a sizable piece, being over 3.5 feet ...

Giuseppe RIVADOSSI (1974) An architectural lime wood sculpture super rare sculpture signed from Rivadossi and number 11 of 60 very collectible piece. Extremely rare and high collect...

Carl Aubock design solid brass ballerina hand model #5275, Austria. Lovely decorative desk or table top object by the master Carl Aubock. Mounted on...

An excellent condition early 20th century 4-inch heraldic lustre tile attributed to Pilkington’s Tile and Pottery Co; one of two similar we have for sale. This antique 4-inch collector’s tile is in exceptionally clean condition, detailing a gold crown between fleur-de-lys corners before a rich red background. With it’s beautiful lustre glaze and regal subject, this tile is a brilliant piece of British pottery for a collector of historical ceramics. Pilkington’s Tiles...

Large heavy weight and strong patina on these bronze letters (Characters). Can be used indoors or out. Great as wall decoration or signage. Dimensions b...

Florence Origin , Hand Painted Tile with Fish Swimming in a Circle. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 5 1/2 W ; 1/4 D ; 5 1/2 H

Exquisite and large modern style hand carved and polished rock crystal abstract flame sculpture on silver leafed stand. Very decorative for the modern taste. Late 20th century. ...

1950S Onyx sculpture with greenish veins on a Wood Base

A pair of ostrich eggs mounted on antique wood basis with metal studs. Origin European, Circa 1900. 

A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. These oceanic war shields were not only created for protecting oneself for tribal warfare, but also in ancestral and ritual worship. They are adorn in various motifs, coloring and symbolism, intended to protect the carrier from magic and bring fear to the opponent. The shields are displayed upright on a custom black iron Stand, with the tallest of the set standing at a height of over 4.5 ft tall. This pair of Papua New Guinea shields...

Florence Resnikoff "Olive Wheel Within" Wall Sculpture, Painted Acrylic Polymer Canvass stretched over wire frame. Resnikoff's work can be found in the permanent collections of the C...

This is a vintage figural nude bronze, wrought iron and wood sculpture, circa 1960s-1970s. Patinated bronze women with a wrought iron hoop between the...

Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon Private collection Brussels

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...

A pair of vintage Chinese winter boots on stand. This is a pair of Chinese leather winter boots that have been displayed on a custom black iron Stand. The boots are from the people b...

A beautifully detailed pair of turn-of-the-century Chinese decorations, each featuring a carved soapstone disc set within an ornate bronze frame. The soapstone panels are delicately ...

A delightful and highly decorative set of six coloured tinplate sports figures. As they have a kicking action we think they are possibly English or American footballers. If anyone kn...

1960s very large industrial casting foundry mould (2309) 1960s very large industrial casting foundry mould – We recently cleared the Victorian warehouses of Derwent Foundry on the r...

Assambled Sculpture of Antique Ostrich Egg with Silver Base

Antique pottery / ceramic model of Buddha's head mounted on solid wood block with eased edges. In beautiful vintage condition with all-over patina and ...

This exquisite decorative Romanesque capital, crafted from terracotta or a similar material in the 1950s, is a stunning piece that beautifully encapsulates the artistry of medieval a...

One of kind modern style hand carved and polished rock crystal table ornament on stepped rock crystal base. The craftsmanship of the carving is shown by how thin the rock crystal wa...

Brass plate designed by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari. The plate is part of Cleto Munari's contemporary forms collection, designed by Gio Ponti and made by Gft. Made entirely of brass...

Impressive large-scale green fluorite sculpture mounted on silver leaf base.

Modernist orange stone sculpture mounted on black marble. Signed in infamous hearts by Yehuda "Dodd" Roth.