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Italian Tin-Glazed Earthenware Polychrome ‘Majolica’ Double Handled Vase
Located in San Francisco, CA
A thickly-modeled Italian tin-glazed earthenware polychrome (majolica) double handled vase; possibly Florence; overall with blue and white floral an...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Five Tribal Bronze Snuff Rings, Tiv Culture, Nigeria
Brass or copper alloy
4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high
19th century
A fascinating collection...
Category
19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Early 19th-Century Walton Pearlware Porcelain Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
This charming pair of pearlware porcelain figures was made around the time of the Battle of Waterloo. And as such, they’ve had a few scrapes with life. But they evoke the charm of co...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Naturally Formed Mineral, Clear Apophyllite Sculpture
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Naturally formed mineral, clear apophyllite sculpture
India
Measures: 11 x 8 x 4 in. / 28 x 20 x 10 cm
Height on custom display stand: 14 in. / 36 cm
Custom mounted on a ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Other Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
A 6608 Vase by Helena Tynell
By Helena Tynell
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 6608 blown glass vase by Helena Tynell.
Signed Helena Tynelll Riihimäen Lasi.
Category
1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Sandra Johnstone Tall Lidded Wood-Fired Vessel c1960s California
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing early wood-fired lidded vessel by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s. Johnstone (1936-1991) studied with Peter Voulkos at UC Berkeley in the early 1950s. She was at ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Set of Carlo Moretti 1960
s Satin Glass Apothecary Jars
By Carlo Moretti
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of colored satinato glass with domed lids above a cylindrical body over a splayed foot.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$1,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 20th Century Leather Shield, Taposa/Turkana, South Sudan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Leather Shield, South Sudan
A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...
Category
Early 20th Century Sudanese Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Leather
Chinese Carved Zitan Wood Lidded Container
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Carved Zitan Wood Lidded Container
Round lidded container carved from zitan wood, featuring an intricate pattern that mimics woven bamboo.
Additional information:
Dimension...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Floral Plate with Underglaze Blue on Yellow Ground
Located in San Francisco, CA
Floral Plate with Underglaze Blue on Yellow Ground
A porcelain plate featuring underglaze blue floral decoration set against a vivid yellow ground.
Additional information:
Country:...
Category
20th Century Chinese Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large-Scaled and Striking Pair of Hessen Glaswerke White Striated Ovoid Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and striking pair of Hessen Glaswerke midcentury white striated ovoid vases (West Germany); each tall vase of ovoid form with short neck above an ovoid body; the lumin...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Pair of English Porcelain Urns with Classical Figures; S.A&Co.
By Smith Ambrose
Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare pair of English porcelain double-handled polychromed porcelain urns with classical figures; marked "S.A. & Co." (Smith Ambrose and Co. Burslem, England); each finely decorated...
Category
19th Century English Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Composite Cowboy Figure w/ Saddle
Signed
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
Composite Cowboy Figure w/ Saddle ( Signed ).
Category
20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
“Les Jumelles” abstract female form sculptures
Located in San Francisco, US
This compelling sculptural duo exemplifies the enduring power of reductive form and material honesty that defined mid-century modernism. Carved from richly veined dark stone and fini...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Slate
A Boldly-Scaled Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Candlestick
Located in San Francisco, CA
A boldly-scaled Italian baroque carved giltwood candlestick; with tole candlecup above a well-carved graduated support raised on a tripartite base
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Knife Box with Sterling Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century mahogany inlaid knife box with sterling hardware
Rich patina, beautiful inlay, very good antique condition.
Dimensions: 9 1/2" x 12 1/4" x 15".
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Cornflower Blue Oil Storage Jars, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of vintage cornflower blue oil storage jars, circa 1930
Dimensions 8" diameter at the base x 14" diameter at the body
8" across at the mouth...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Vintage Japanese Geometric Iron Catch-All Tray c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic geometric vintage Japanese iron catch-all tray with beautiful enameled accents c1960s. Acquired in Japan.
Category
1960s Japanese Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Staff Top Hoe with 3 Turtles, Ghana
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ashanti cast bronze ceremonial staff top in the shape of a hoe with 3 cast turtles, from Ghana.
It is in good condition with a deep patina and polish from traditional use, appropria...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Collection of Three Vintage Tractor Wrenches
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Collection of Three Vintage Tractor wrenches
United States
Early 20th century
Cast steel
7, 8.5, and 12 in. / 18, 22, 31 cm
Custom display measu...
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Pair of 19th Century Copper Plate Spelter Ewers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century copper plate spelter ewers
Dimensions 6.25" x 6.5" at the base x 20.5" high
Very good antique condition.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Spelter
$1,250 / set
Antique English Oak Brass and Copper Barrel Style Bucket, circa 1840
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully aged oak bucket or large pitcher with brass banding, handle and spout.
England, Mid-19th Century.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Rustic Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Beautifully Rendered American Copper Maple Leaf by Sciarrotta
By Alfredo Sciarotta
Located in San Francisco, CA
A beautifully rendered American hand-wrought copper maple leaf-form bowl by Alfredo Sciarrotta b. 1907 d. 1985; stamped: 'Sciarrotta handmade, Newport RI'; the well-crafted leaf of t...
Category
1940s American Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Bronze Sculpture Figures and Hand
Located in Fulton, CA
A unique, solid cast bronze sculpture of a hand holding three nude figures. Signed by sculptor at base, name is undecipherable as is exact d...
Category
20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Perfume Travel Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century complete perfume travel set encased in a beautiful inlaid mahogany box. The box contains 4 deep red crystal cut glass bottles with sterlin...
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Large Early 20th Century Willow Grain Basket, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Early 20th Century Willow Grain Basket, China
Traditionally used to carry rice or other grains, this basket is strong and sturdy.
24 inches (60.96 cm) high by 16 inches (40.64...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Bronze Sculpture of Cupid After Pierre Chenet
Base diameter 6"
9"W x 23"H
Category
19th Century Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Stag Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
Amazing bronze stag sculpture.
Category
20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Grey by UME Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
An edition of 150 unique bowls, the concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes conc...
Category
2010s American Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Japanese Shigaraki Vase Early 19th Century
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely beautiful antique Japanese shigaraki vessel from the early 19th century. Has the family crest stamped into the neck of the piece. Artist marking on the bottom. Tokugawa era.
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Seated Female Figure on Stool Holding a Sword Ewe Ghana, West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Seated female figure on classic Akan stool holding a sword. From the Ewe people of Ghana, West Africa. Created as three separate carved pieces of wood that fit together for display,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Kenya Tribal Wood Headrest, Stylized Natural Animal Form, African Old and Worn
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kenya tribal wood headrest, stylized natural animal form, early 20th century, African.
Early Rendille or Borana Headrest from Kenya. Using naturally found branch connections to form a stylized three legged animal form, these headrests were a treasured personal item...
Category
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Bronze White Rabbit Hand Warmer/Censer, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handwarmer/Censer
Japan
circa 19th century
Bronze
Measures: H: 5.5 in x D: 8 in :: 14 cm x 20.3 cm
Happy Tibetan New Year of the Water Rabbit!
...
Category
19th Century Japanese Tribal Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Candlesticks
By William Adams
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of gold plated tulip candlesticks by Italian manufacturer William Adams.
Marked on the base.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Paul Frankl Attributed Waste Basket
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern waste basket attributed to Paul Frankl. Made of combed fir with a conical four sided rectangular design. This item was acquire...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan
Located in Danville, CA
1880 Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock w Double Swan
MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism
FUNCTION: time with half h...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Group, Young Boy and His Trained Pet Monkey, German, Dated, 1894
By Gladenbeck Foundry, Carl Theodore Wegener
Located in Petaluma, CA
This very whimsical bronze features a young street kid, cigar in hand, and monkey on a chain in the other hand. A scene that should inspire a smile. Sculpted by the Danish artist Car...
Category
1890s German Belle Époque Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Dancing Lobi Figure With Arms Out, Cubist Face Ghana West Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small dancing Lobi figure with arms out, and cubist face from Ghana, West Africa. ex James Willis, San Francisco, CA. Damage to proper right hand, fingers absent. Heavy encrusted p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Empire Style Bronze Candle Holders
Located in San Francisco, CA
each heavy candle holder surmounted by a shallow candlecup with flared lip raised on a gadrooned support above a ring of stylized leaves; all over a cylindrical base adorned with app...
Category
1960s French Empire Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,850 / set
Baca Vase by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Nils Thorsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 'Baca' vase by Nils Thorsson by for Royal Copenhagen. Marked 719/3259 and signed on base.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Early 18th Century Brass Altar / Mantel Candleholders, circa 1717
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early 18th century brass Altar / mantel candleholders, circa 1717
Superb pair of candle holder. Hand made from solid brass. The base shows the date 1717.
Each large can...
Category
Early 18th Century English Baroque Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Asian Hand Painted Vases
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century - beautiful pair of Asian hand painted vases.
Category
20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$985 / set
A Large 1960s Carved Rosewood Mouse: Gumps, San Francisco
By Gumps
Located in San Francisco, CA
the large upright mouse with direct gaze fitted with leather ears and incised whiskers; above a bulbous elongated body with curled tail; with foil label 'Gumps'
Category
1960s Philippine Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Cast Lead Sculpture of Standing Whippet, England, 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully patinaed and detailed, this cast lead sculpture of a Whippet is sleek and kind, just like the breed. Standing in a dignified pose, the sculpture would be best displayed o...
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lead
19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century crossbanded mahogany box with brass inlay
Beautiful old box with fitted interior. We don't know what this box originally held, but it would be a great jewelry box.
...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana
Bambara
People, Mali
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century Chiwara Headdress, Bamana (Bambara) People, Mali
Chiwara headcrests represent the antelope spirit who taught the Bamana people ...
Category
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg
By Josef Ekberg
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handmade blue vase by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Each piece is unique and decorated with the Sgrafitto technique that was developed b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Wrought Iron
Brass Torchère
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century wrought iron & brass torchère.
Measures: 19" triangular base x 58" high
Offered as a matching pair.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,150 / set
Lucite Bird Sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini 1970s Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s lucite bird sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini of Italy, the design is meant to rock back and forth. Still retains the original label.
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Lucite
19th Century Hammer Currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century hammer currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon
Sometimes referred to as potato masher currency, but known to the Bafia people as ensuba,...
Category
Late 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
"Special Delivery" Sculpture by Bay Area Blacksmith William Roan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
2013
Forged steel and cast bronze
Measures: 9 H x 5 W x 16 D in. / 23 x 13 x 41 cm
Hand crafted by William Roan, the blacksmith famous for making the original Bay Bridge Tro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood. The large statue has an aged, weathered patina ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Like his father before him, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879), seemed slated to spend his life as a metal turner. But his innate artistic talent led him to build on this youthfully acqui...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Pair of Pale-Pink Frosted Glass Apothecary Jars with Foliate Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with shaped lid over a cylindrical body all in alternating clear and frosted glass with hand-painted foliate perimeter bands with gilt highlights; overall even wear with rubbing...
Category
1950s American American Classical Vintage Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
$680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramic and Fused Glass Pottery Vase, circa 1950s
By Aldo Londi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic and fused glass pottery vase, circa 1950s
Rare ceramic vase with glass front by Italian designer Aldo Londi for B...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Cast Concrete Bowl in Grey by UME Studio
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
An edition of 150 unique bowls, the concrete Series by UMÉ Studio expresses the tension between heavy concrete and its delicate edge generated by hand pouring. While one assumes conc...
Category
2010s American Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Large Antique Teak Bowl from Northern Thailand, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large antique round teak bowl from Northern Thailand, early to mid-20th century.
Carved from one piece of dense teak wood including its handle.
Fine wood grain with rustic patina...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
$289 Sale Price
44% Off
Large Handmade Natural Onyx Bowl, One of a Kind
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Handmade in Mexico
Carved from a single piece of onyx
One of a kind
Dimensions: 20 x 15.5 x 4 in. / 51 x 39.5 x 10 cm
A gently fluted, low, organic vessel from naturally colore...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
Victorian Elkington Electrotype Charger Plate
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian Elkington Electrotype Charger Plate
"Temperantia"
(After Francois Briot)
Beautifully decorated in relief with allegorical cartouches, birds and figures
19"D
Category
20th Century Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid-19th Century Gutta Percha Box with Photo
s
Contemporary Notes on Genealogy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century Gutta Percha Box with photo's and contemporary notes on Genealogy
Fantastic mid-19th century gutta percha box with standing figures and a horse.
Gutta Percha b...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Bay Area - Decorative Objects
Materials
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