Belgium - Decorative Objects

17th-Century Forged Iron Spring Candlestick – Height 24 cm Rare and authentic 17th-century forged iron candlestick featuring a beautifully hand-wrought spiral stem and elegant tripo...

Terracotta pot of roughly crescent shape featuring a pair of naively modelled human figures seated on the concave edge, each with arms folded to the abdomen and feet pointing downwar...

Busts of women/men bronze sculptures Wear consistent with age and use. Art - Sculpture - Decoration Measures : Men H: 14cm Women H:13cm

The Royal Fly Whisks (ethnic names: see leng koko or beuka) used in dances are made of carved wood to which horse tails are attached. These tails are veritable war trophies cut from ...

Art Nouveau Wrought iron tripod floor candlestick Art Nouveau - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 58cm H:144cm Weight : 30kg

Highly rare and decorative elegant scene in wood of a man making respectfully advances to a lady, with female servants bringing food. Made in Congo in the 20th century, and offered b...

Lovely pair of 19th century bronze urns on a original marble base. The vegetal motives, meanders and lobbed moulding are typical of the Classic revival period. Beautiful detail are t...

Gilded Wood Carving, Draped Angel, Austria About 1800

A 17th century cutlery box with the original leather, metal hardware and interior.

Large Majolica mosaic vase, hand decorated with pure gold leaf. Italian Vintage Deruta Mosaic Vase, design is a depiction of Empress Theodora, sixth ce...

Vintage 1960s Jasba vase (Germany) in orange-brown with colourful dots. Marked. With original sticker.

This brass grasshopper was created by the Belgian artist Daniel Dhaeseleer.It can be dated in the 1970s. It is a beautiful brutalist item. Wear consistent with age and use. Brutalist...

Large vintage sculpture, rare bronze of an imposing reclining stag with antlers, entirely in the style of Sarreid Ltd, 1970s-80s, unmarked. This elegant and graceful Hollywood Regen...

A beautiful and high-quality polychrome flower vase in the Qing Dynasty style, made of Chinese porcelain, painted in the "Famille Rose" color palette, unmarked, circa the second half...

Japanese porcelain sculpture of a Geisha, signed Lavorazione. Width:34 cm. Height:30 cm. Depth:28 cm.

Marble desk set including two inkwells, 2 pen holders, a letter tray and a blotting pad. Beautifully veined black marble.

Acrobatic Man Bronze Sculpture By Pieter Florizoon (1937-2015) Sculpture - Decoration - Vintage Measures : 36cmx24cm H:42cm Wear consistent with age and use.

Bamileke Kuosi Elephant masks comprise cloth panels and hoods woven from plantain fiber over raffia. On this background glass beads are stitched in geometric patterns. The basic form depicts salient features of the elephant—a long trunk and large ears. The hood fits tightly over the masker's head, and two hanging panels, one behind and one in front, partially conceal the body. The front panel is the elephant trunk, and the two large, stiff circles hinged to either side of the head are its ears, which flap as the masker dances. While the mask symbolizes an elephant, the face is human. Eyeholes provide visibility, and a nose and mouth with teeth are normally present. The glass beads used on these earlier masks were nineteenth-century trade beads of Venetian or Czechoslovakian manufacture, used as well in exchange for slaves. Elephant mask costumes...

Vintage Porcelain Vase with Blue pattern by Schirnding Bavaria Germany. The vase is made of hand-painted porcelain in Germany in the 1970s. It has...

One WMF Art Nouveau silver plated vase with decoration and original glass liners. There is only one left for sale so the price shown is not for the set but for a vase.

Two carved of oak columns or pedestals, each of a muscular male figure, representing Atlas or Hercules, the head inclined forward and supporting as well with the shoulders a square p...

Bringing worlds together. Soft, matte and formable with hard, shiny and fragile. A dreamscape object made in collaboration. With hints of blossoms and corals. Intuition and life. Sho...

Art Nouveau bronze sculptural tray indoor fountain with seated nude holding a vase signed by Suzanne Bizard. Patinated bronze on impressive marble tr...

Rust-effect patinated metal cactus sculpture H:172cm Decoration - Indoor - Wabi Sabi Measures : 50x50cm H:172cm Material : Metal

Exceptional allegory of death in carved bone. Depiction of a leper wrapped in a stole. Southern Germany, Tyrol, 18th-19th century. Superb quality of carving, showing no signs of mech...

A pair of late 19th century Grand Tour Obelisks. The mouldings in Carara, the plint in Sienna, the plaque in Lapis Lazuli and the obelisks themselves in onyx.

'Life Future' is the œuvre of the South Korea sculptor In-Chul Hwang. As shown in the documents added, this unique piece has been made for a belgian couple in the 2000. Very good ...

Unique large Murano glass vases. Designed by Gino Cenedese and Maurizio Albarelli for Cenedese et Albarelli, circa late 1970s. Deep gradient amethyst colouring, fading to a pinkish c...

Elegant antique wooden picture frame, dating from the 19th century (possibly late 18th). Crafted in solid wood with a rich dark brown patina and a finely carved ribbed moulding along...

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a bird on a wheat stalk signed by the French artist Chatill. France 1930. Marked bronze. The sculpture has a green patina an...

"Large Murano Glass Vase From The 1970s – Attributed To Avem – Rare Scale Decoration " Large 1970s Murano Studio Art Glass Vase – Attributed to AVEM – Rare Twisted-Trail “Scale” Patt...

A set of 3 silver plated pieces, all stamped Galia & Christofle including the "Viking" vase. All designed by L. Sabattini. France around 1970.

Hand welded and ground Murano glass plate with an arrangement of polychrome murrines depicting numbers from zero to nine and nine to zero. Designed in 1975 and awarded during exhi...

Vintage shrimp or scampi figurine made of yellow copper, or brass, circa 1960s, unmarked. Very decorative figurine with beautiful details. This figurin...

Vintage angel or cherub head with wings, made of gilded plaster, second half of the 20th century. A charming gold wall decoration, ideal for Christmas. This item is in excellent vin...

Clear glass Art Deco fruit bowl from the Luxval collection of 1935. It is no. 38 Coupe Marcelle, designed by Charles Graffart, a bowl with a satin-finished base and handles, Val Sain...

Renaissance Harpy bronze Italy, 16th century 15 x 12 x 5,5 cm This expressive bronze figure represents a harpy, a mythological creature with the body of a bird and the head and tor...

Vintage Porcelain floral pattern vase. Ouragan - Ulysse Paris. Floral decor using 24 k gold, with a stamp and signature on the vase. ...

Bunker Candleholder 2.0 by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 32 x L 32 x H 52 cm Materials: Burned and waxed oak Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects w...

Untitled No. 47 Vase by Marea Hildebrand Handmade Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 32 cm Materials: Stoneware with slip. Marea Hildebrand (b. 1989) is a Zurich-based ceramic artist with...

Old wooden box, jewelry, or trinket box made of inlaid wood pieces, marquetry box with a geometric chevron design, circa mid-20th century. This wooden box is of high quality and a f...

Ivan et Chantal Wolkoff. sculpture in lucite brass, metal and gemstone, quartz and pyrite. signed by the artist on the lucite and the metal.

Pair of Art Deco vases with flowers and Art Deco pattern in silver and gold on a black shiny glaze by Boch Frères, La Louvière. With Boch Frères stamp. Model number D 1780. Belgium,...

Bamileke Old Anthropomorphic Trophy Head embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, and Cameroon. Private collection Brussels Worn by chiefs and other notables on cer...

Bamileke Decorative Dance Crest, embroidered with European Glass Beads, Grasslands People, Cameroon. Private collection Brussels The raffia splint is covered with cloth and c...

Blue Empoli bottle with stopper. Measures: Height: 43 cm Diameter bottom: 7 cm The bottle is labeled and in good condition.

Polished granite vase Decoration - Vintage - mineral Measures : Ø 36cm H:40cm

An abstract beautiful, graphically designed, cup-shaped vase with a white glaze and a geometric design in black lines. The result is an almost architectural effect, characteristic of...

Bronze crabe Padua, 18th century bronze 2 x 10 x 7 cm (One of the crab’s legs is missing its end) This finely cast bronze sculpture of a crab reflects the enduring interest in natur...

Although the 18th century, the period of the Enlightenment in France, spawned thinkers who criticised the privileges of the clergy and the truthfulness of certain dogmas, the Roman Catholic faith was very much present in everyday life. Since king Louis XIV had issued the Edict of Fontainebleau in 1685, Protestantism was banned. This Madonna with child illustrates the daily practice of faith. Like many 18th-century Madonna statues...

Antique French wooden steer's head,used as the exterior sign of a butcher’s shop (in French they would call it a boucherie). The sign must be over a hundred years old,still has his o...

This refined 1970s Italian vide-poche is crafted from thick stacked Lucite accented with golden metal details, offering a sleek and sculptural presence. The central concave dish — al...

Glazed ceramic column pedestal or flower stand decorated with flower motifs and with a nobleman with his spear. Measures:Height: 77 cm. Diameter: 33 cm.

Brushed Aluminum and Amethyst Arc Sculpture Abstract Art - amethyst - sculpture - decoration Wear Consistent with age and use

motherhood ... plaster decorative figure of a Madonna, made in the 1970's in France ...

An Natural Amethyst Geode Cluster from Brazil, beautiful deep color, correct shine and patina, mounted on an iron base

Late 19th to early 20th century New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay, Massim People carved wooden pigs with incised decoration and flat paddle-style tai...

Mouth-blown blue vase by Jan Beranek (Czech Republic).

Cercle of Jacopo della Pila (Lombard, in Naples 1471-1502) Marble relief depicting a winged Cherub Naples, second half of15th century 40 x 57 x 12 cm Exquisitely carved, this relief portrays a winged cherub with cascading hair and delicate features. The cherub's plump, smooth countenance, rounded cheeks, outlined lips, and finely drawn nose emanate a sense of tenderness. The quadrangular module, is adorned with a carved frame. The relief ascends gradually, transitioning from the low relief of the wings to the high relief of the head. The rectangular frame and the subtly curved form of the artwork suggest that the relief likely adorned the upper part of an arch or a vaulted chapel. The type is that of the perspective room with a coffered ceiling decorated with figures of winged cherubs, which is found in various Neapolitan chapels of the 15th century. Coffered ceilings attest to the recovery of antiquity and the search for luxury in Renaissance architecture, first in Florence, then in Rome and Naples. The majority of the numerous family chapels and tombs built during the late fifteenth century in south of Italy employ the new formal vocabulary of the Florentine Renaissance in a self-confident manner that permitted a broad spectrum of variations. The escalating admiration for the classical world, coupled with the development of perspective, significantly contributed to the Renaissance endorsement of coffered ceilings. This artistic and constructive device drew inspiration from the intricate marble patterns observed in historical landmarks such as the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Vesta in Tivoli, the Pantheon, and the Basilica of Maxentius. A distilled product of both mathematical and artistic cultures, deeply scrutinizing the ancient world, the coffered ceiling plays a vital role in the perspective construction of space with its regular and directional geometry. The motif of the coffered ceiling decorated with cherubs in relief was introduced in Naples by Francesco Laurana in the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo. Laurana's impact on the art scene in the south of Italy was profound. The introduction of the winged cherub into the region's artistic vocabulary bridged the gap between the classical and the contemporary, creating a synthesis that resonated with both aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities. His influence extended beyond the immediate visual appeal, shaping the cultural identity of the Renaissance in southern Italy. Although the plastic decoration of the Arch of Castelnuovo cannot certainly be ascribed to a mature Renaissance style, it was precisely on this occasion that the sculptors who worked there could get to know and export throughout the Italian peninsula that type of "Florentine classicism" which, even in the 15th century Naples, was conditioned by the Burgundian culture imported into the Kingdom by Alfonso of Aragon himself, with artists called from Spain and Northern Europe. The coffered ceiling, with its geometric patterns and Laurana's winged cherubs nestled within, became a symbol of refinement and cultural sophistication. The relief sculptures, carefully integrated into the overall design, transformed the ceiling into a celestial realm, inviting viewers to contemplate the divine while immersed in the grandeur of the Renaissance space. Similar winged cherubs appears also in the Naples cathedral. Within the renowned Succorpo Chapel, a mesmerizing marble coffered ceiling adorned with cherubs epitomizes the splendor of the Neapolitan Renaissance. The interplay of light and shadow on the textured surface of the marble coffered ceiling introduces an ethereal dimension, providing an immersive visual experience for observers. The geometric precision and the repeated patterns, reminiscent of classical motifs, establish a sense of harmony and balance that has become the hallmark of the Neapolitan interpretation of Florentine Renaissance aesthetics. Although probably intended to be admired from a distance, this cherub is intricately detailed and exquisitely rendered: the face and hair are elegantly outlined and the feathers are textured through juxtaposed lines. The marble, both figurative and decorative, adheres to the principles of balance and restrained ornamentation typical of the « Florentine Classicism ». Harmonious shapes and gracefully orchestrated curves , rooted in the classical repertoire, converge to evoke a sense of ethereal beauty. The surface displays the masterful use of a chisel to intricately carve the feathers and facial features, creating an almost abstract quality. This work is a testament to a sculptor of great skill and rich figurative knowledge, seamlessly blending classical firmness in contours with a refined treatment of the marble's surface. The combination of tradition and innovation point to a stylistic idiom from Lombardy, in particular we can find some comparaisons with the works of Jacopo della Pila, sculptor of Lombard origin working in Naples in the second half of the 15th century. He is documented there between 1471 and 1502, and is a protagonist of the Aragon Renaissance in the second half of the Quattrocento, together with the other great Northern sculptor active in the kingdom, Domenico Gagini. the first commission he received dates back to August 9, 1471, when Jacopo publicly committed to sculpting the funerary monument of Archbishop Nicola Piscicelli to be placed in the Cathedral of Salerno. The last known work is an altar ordered on July 29, 1502, by the noble Jacopo Rocco for the church of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Naples. Between these two chronological extremes (1471-1502), we must place the fervent activity of the artist, who had trained in Rome, perhaps under the guidance of Paolo Romano but also engaged in dialogue with other major artists of the city, especially Isaia da Pisa. He enriched his experience in Naples, initially drawing inspiration from the works of Domenico Gagini and later from the Tuscan masterpieces of Antonio Rossellino and Benedetto da Maiano destined for the church of Santa Maria di Monteoliveto. Jacopo della Pila's artistic personality is thus based on a complex interplay of influences, contributing to the definition of a highly personal style. Close comparaison can be made between our cherub and the winged angels reliefs...

Saint John the Evangelist and the Virgin from a Crucifixion Group, Spain, circa 1500, in walnut. Superb pair of gilded and polychrome wood sculptures from the late 15th century, circ...