California - Vases and Vessels

A Very Fine and Impressive Bohemian 19th Century Vienna-Style Neoclassical Revival Style Pirkenhammer Porcelain Vase - Urn. The ovoid shaped finely painted all around body with allegorical scenes representing 'The Search for Love', with one side depicting a pensive maiden seated on a rock form by the seashore, the opposite side depicting a maiden, also seated by the seashore, being visited by a love-cupid (cherub or angel), flanked by a pair of finely detailed double-headed snake-form 24 carat gilt handles centered with mask terminals, raised on an attached circular gilt, cream and blue Celeste decorated plinth. Stamped with an underglaze black printed crossed hammers mark and further mark "O.P.C.N. / RAD" to the underside. The associated and later domed cobalt-blue, cream and gilt decorated porcelain cover-lid with a cream and gilt bud finial, not original to the vase. Signed "Al Eckardt". Circa: Bohemia, 1890-1894. The porcelain painter A. Louis Eckardt is mentioned by Waltraud Neuwirth, Porzellanmaler-Lexicon (1977), Vol. I, p.251 as working from the Prager Strasse in Dresden in 1894. The Bohemian Pirkenhammer factory was founded in 1803, and in the second half of the 19th century the factory was exporting to Vienna and London. The Prikenhammer marks on these vases show they were made after 1887, and it is therefore likely this vase can be dated between the time of the introduction of the mark for this Bohemian factory, and the time Eckhardt returned to Dresden in 1894. Eckhardt is also recorded as a painter of Berlin plaques. The Pirkenhammer porcelain factory was established in 1802 in Karlovy Vary using...

Gorgeous petite post-modern Italian marble vase, circa 1970s. Striking black and white flecking throughout the dark green background on this piece...

Beautiful porcelain vase by Rosenthal. This piece is crafted in Germany and follows the Rosenthal tradition of classic and high quality porcelain. The simple flared and fluted design...

Beautiful Chinese agate snuff bottle turned into a match striker by Crest Paris, France early 20th Century , and marked as shown.

Midcentury solid brass planter with geometric pattern. Wonderful patina.

A small antique baluster shape portrait vase. Enamel on copper with a hand painted young woman and romantic scenic background. Unsigned. French, seco...

Carl Aubo¨ck Model #3795 'Aorta Crescent' brass vase. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass b...

A unique vintage piece with graphic white leaves and smooth satin bisque or ceramic Tiffany blue field. This is a wonderfully decorative piece - while you could use it for candy, ma...

This is rare AP planter , designed by Lagardo Tackett , is kinda a reverse cone shape, as you can see in an old publication in picture, as INB 10. Could be ...

Unique and rare, this beautiful piece is sculptural as it is figural. Wire has been modeled to create waves that shape the vessel. Lightness conforms the piece as the edges solidify ...

Carl Auböck model #7420 brass vase designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl A...

Small Iridescent Art Glass Bud Vase, circa 1970s. This vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2.25"D x 4.5"H. ...

Collection of nine mini vases by Sven Bolin for Höganäs. Sweden circa 1950's. Signed. Sizes range from approximately 1 -1.5" dia x .75 - 3.25" high

A stoneware vase in brown and blue sung glaze with thin neck and wider foot. Inscribed on the bottom "EI Nielsen - Denmark".

Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world. Each piece is hand thrown...

Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world. Each piece is hand thrown...

Designed and manufactured by Oakland artist Justin Kiene, these organic planters and vases are inspired by the shapes of the natural and microscopic world. Each piece is hand thrown...

Beautiful natural natural burl wood rustic low vase, circa 1970s. The piece is in original condition and measures 8.5"D x 4.75"H. the piece will not hold wate...

Henry Dean vintage mouthblown decorative glass object / vessel 1980s Belgium Mid-Century Modern. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Henry Dean Mouth Blown Glas...

Pair of Fratelli Toso Murano blue and aqua stripe ribbons decanters. Each vase measures 16.75" high and 3.5" diameter. Label on one of the 2 vases. Label says " Made in Italy * An l...

Beautifully classic, this luscious pair of silver dipped bronze urns bring an element of elegance. Each piece is full of meticulous detail. When looked up close, the silver dipped br...

Beautiful large 1940s Greek Olive Jar with metal stand. The height of 46 inches includes the metal stand.

Construction in crystal glass beads, faceted glass, and metal containers. This classic-style lamp pair features a cylindrical shade with a round pedestal and meander-shaped handles w...

Cerulean Blue Art Deco Vessel by Pilkington Royal Lancastrian Pottery. England, circa 1920.

A very cool midcentury single handle lava glazed vase made in West Germany, circa 1970s. The vase has a dark brown base with a bright red lava glaze an...

1940s Antique Brown and Ivory Hand-Crafted Moroccan Ceramic Vase.Very decorative chiseled small brown and ivory cor ceramic handcrafted by artisans in Fez Morocco.Hand-graved etched ceramic with ivory Arabic poetry calligraphy.Mouth opening is 5 in.Size: 10 inches height x 6.5 in diameter.Circa 1940s, Hand made in Fez Morocco.About Ceramic Islamic Art. Islamic ceramic etched art is a form of ceramic artwork that invves intricate designs, calligraphy, and patterns etched or incised onto the surface of ceramic objects. Ceramic Artwork: Ceramic art is the practice of creating objects, scptures, or vessels using clay and other natural materials, such as minerals and water. The process invves shaping the clay, either by hand or using a potter's wheel, and then firing it in a kiln at high temperatures to harden it. The firing process transforms the clay into a durable, non-porous material, making it suitable for functional and decorative purposes. Islamic Ceramic Etched Art: In Islamic ceramics...

Set of 3 Brutalist chrome foil cylinder planters with a chrome foil finish and black plastic caps by H.U.D.D.L.E. OF Los Angeles. Measures: Large: 40" W / 11" D Medium: 29" H / 10" ...

A pair of large cobalt "Gulvase" apothocary vases by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard glass.

Unique Pottery in original condition, Morocco, 1920s

Carl Aubo¨ck Model #3792 patinated brass vase or bookend. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined, sculptural, and multi-purpose Viennese piece is executed in polished and dar...

Carl Auböck model #3853 brass vase designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese vase is executed in darkly patinated and polished brass by Werkstätte Carl A...

This Handmade Organic Ceramic Vessel captures the raw beauty of nature in its form and texture. The piece features an earthy, irregular surface that ev...

Large ceramic vase 517-45 with caramel and earth toned banded glazing, West Germany circa 1970's.

Gorgeous postmodern broken ceramic vase, circa 1970s. The piece is assembled with irregular pieces of blue and cream glazed ceramic giving it a real "jagged" look. The vase is in ver...

Tim Keenan Weed Pot, California, 2023

Vintage pale blue Murano opaline glass vase. This mid-20th century piece showcases the exquisite craftsmanship typical of Murano glassmakers. It features a delicate layering of opaqu...

A rare large 10" wide Art Deco cobalt mercury glass round ball vase with an Acid Etched signature "Czechoslovakia". The round ball shape is a distinctive feature and is a call back t...

Handmade ebonized red oak & purple heart tall wood vase signed & dated, beautiful piece of art in great condition.

A Mexican Sterling Siver Filagree perfume bottle- Quite attractive and ready to use! great for travel or just to decorate your vanity or dressing table. Funnel is no longer availa...

Glazed stoneware vase by Hertha Bengtson for Höganäs Keramik. Sweden, 1950’s. Signed.

Large scale pair of classic white carrara urns. These urns can be used either indoor or outdoor. They would be wonderful on their own, planted or filled with white orchids.

A fine Pair of 19th century Japanese Imari Porcelain and French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Thirteen-Light Celadon Torchere Candelabra. The bottle-shaped Japonisme vases with a Royal red background, decorated with parcel-gilt and black soaring eagles in the hunt within a forestall scene. Each Vase fitted and surmounted with a French 19th century Louis XV Style 13-Light scrolled candelabrum and all raised on a circular pierced gilt-bronze plinth. circa: 1880. Imari Porcelain (????) is the name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu. They were exported to Europe extensively from the port of Imari, Saga, between the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The Japanese as well as Europeans called them Imari. In Japanese, these porcelains are also known as Arita-yaki (???). Imari or Arita porcelain has been continously produced up through the present day. Characteristics Though there are many types of Imari, Westerners' conception of Imari in the popular sense is associated only with a type of Imari produced and exported in large quantity in mid-17th century. This type is called Kinrande. Kinrande Imari is colored porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze. The color combination was not seen in China at that time. Traditional Ming dynasty color porcelain used dominantly red and green, probably due to scarcity of gold in China, whereas gold was abundant in Japan in those days. The subject matter of Imari is diverse, ranging from foliage and flowers to people, scenery and abstractions. Some Imari design structures such as kraak style were adopted from China, but most designs were uniquely Japanese owing to the rich Japanese tradition of paintings and costume design. The porcelain has a gritty texture on the bases, where it is not covered by glaze. There is also blue and white Imari. Kakiemon style Imari is another type of Imari, but it tends to be categorized separately in Europe. History "Imari" was simply the trans-shipment port for Arita wares. It was the kilns at Arita which formed the heart of the Japanese porcelain industry. Arita's kilns were set up in the 17th century, when kaolin was discovered in 1616 by the immigrant Korean potter, Yi Sam-pyeong (1579–1655). (He may also be known by the name, "Kanage Sambei".) Yi Sam-Pyeong, along with his extended family of 180 persons, left Korea on the offer of a privileged position in Japan. This decision was made after the occurrence of certain Japanese invasions of Korea. After Yi Sam-Pyeong's discovery, his kilns began to produce revised Korean-style blue and white porcelains, known as "Shoki-Imari". In the mid-17th century there were also a lot of Chinese refugees in Northern Kyushu due to the turmoil on Chinese continent, and it is said one of them brought coloring technique to Arita. Thus Shoki-Imari developed into Ko-KutaniImari. Ko-Kutani was produced around 1650 for both export and domestic market. Blue and white porcelain continued to be produced and they are called Ai-Kutani. Ko-Kutani Imari for the export market usually adopted Chinese design structure such as kraak style, whereas Ai-Kutani for the domestic market were highly unique in design and are accordingly valued very much among collectors. Ko-Kutani style evolved into Kakiemon style Imari, which was produced for about 50 years around 1700. Imari achieved its technical and aesthetic peak in Kakiemon style, and it dominated European market. Blue and white Kakiemon is called Ai-Kakiemon. Kakiemon style transformed into Kinrande in the 18th century. Kinrande used blue underglaze and red and gold overglaze, and later some other colors. Imari began to be exported to Europe because the Chinese kilns at Ching-te-Chen were damaged in the political chaos and the new Qing dynasty government stopped trade in 1656–1684. Exports to Europe were made through the Dutch East India Company, but the designation "Imari Porcelain" in Europe connotes Arita wares of mostly Kinrande Imari. Export of Imari to Europe stopped in mid-18th century when China began export to Europe again, since Imari was not able to compete against China due to high labor cost. By that time, however, both Imari and Kakiemon style were already so popular among Europeans, Chinese export porcelain copied both Imari and Kakiemon style, which is called Chinese Imari. At the same time, European kilns, such as Meisen also tried to copy Imari and Kakiemon. Export of Imari surged again in late 19th century (Meiji era) when Japonism flourished in Europe. Thus in western world today, two kinds of Imari can...

Beautiful pair of Persian engraved Ghalam-zani Islamic brass vases on Middle Eastern Syrian Moorish style wooden wall decorative brackets. The small Moorish brass vases are finely hand-chased with elaborate designs and presented on hand crafted wooden Arabian brackets inlaid with shell and Syrian fretwork decor. Engraving (Ghalam-zani) is a term, for artistic metalworking, it is one of the original Persian handicraft, the art of engraving and embossing, hammering, repousse and chasing elaborate designs, patterns and shapes on metals such as copper, silver, gold, and brass to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Art engraving has a long history in Iran and in the Middle East back to more than several thousand years ago. Wooden wall brackets...

We are offering a beautiful midcentury cased art glass freeform bowl designed by Finish designer Jaakko Niemi and dates from 1962. Made for Nuutajarvi. Gr...

Unique Moroccan pottery on metal pedestal. Original condition, 1920s. Height without the metal pedestal is 20 inches.

A Swedish vintage 'sommerso' glass vase by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, circa 1950s. The piece has a smoked charcoal interior, cased within a clear glass layer. Markings include etche...

Moroccan glazed ceramic urn with lid from Fez. Moorish style ceramic handcrafted and hand-painted with Arabic calligraphy pink writing. This kind of Art Writing looks calligraphic...

Hand blown art glass murano vase featuring a vibrant fiery red and orange swirl pattern. The piece has a rounded, bulbous body that narrows slightly at the neck before flaring gently...

Art Vannes "Le Chantal" glass vase.

Rare 1930 Art Deco Pink Flamingo Bamboo Vase from the Delta Chi Leges Fraternity. The hand-painted Asian inspired bamboo vase features a pink flamingo scene along the front and the D...

Pair of stone composite Architectural Pottery style planters. A matched pair of concrete planters encrusted with crushed white marble chunks. Upper half ...

Decorative set of two modern glazed Scandinavian vessels. The tall pottery vase marked "Kragten," the lidded ceramic jar marked DANSK DESIGN DENMARK...

Pair of "Pommes de Pin" pinecones in nickel. We also have same pair in brass ref. number LU98506631533

A wonderful pitcher hand blown by Vetri Murano Italy. The Amber Glass pitcher is footed and has a bead glass detail. Perfect for the sophisticated ...

Tim Keenan Weed Pot, California, 2023

This is a very good example of an early 19th c. Regency Tole Chestnut Urn . The black urn is finely decorated in Chinese motifs with lion head and ring si...

Heavy art glass Sommerso vase by artist John Brekke. Signed and dated "1976." Gorgeous purple and clear colors. #Bin W

Vintage midcentury Oriental Orange Vases Set of 2 with Gold Asian Design. Gay Fad style hand painted pair of bud glass vases in bright orange, coral color w...

Remarkable pair of diminutive Chinese porcelain Fencai vases featuring beautifully decorated landscape scenes. Vibrant famille rose colors depict a scholar and his attendant offering him a peach with a pine tree and waterfall in the background. Each vase has Chinese script on the back, probably a poem. Each vase stamped with a Tong zhi...

Jeannie Houston Antes Mosaic Mix Media planter. Jeannie Houston-Antes is the queen of mixed media mosaic, incorporating all sorts of charms and found objects, and it’s her particula...