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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Somerso 1960s
By Flavio Poli
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this biomorphic Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme.
Still in love...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Art Nouveau Vase w. Spectacular Crystalline Glaze attr. to Sarrguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Art Nouveau vase features an extraordinary crystalline glaze that enhances its elegant, flowing form. The vase’s surface is adorned with unique, intricate patterns created by th...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Arne Bang Stoneware Vase with Rosette Flowers Beige Glaze, Art Deco 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Ceramic vase by he Danish ceramist Arne Bang (1901-1983). Made ca. 1930s to 40s.
It is decorated with rosette flowers and has a beige / sand colored glaze with a few blue speckles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Bronze lunging Mastiff Dog Charles Valton 1890 France
By Charles Valton
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very impressive large figure of a Mastiff Bronze Dog , It is finely detailed. The clasp holding the chain on the dog's collar is also cast bronze. Finished in a dark brown patina, ...
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
20th century French Oak Desk File Cabinet, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Charming small oak tambour filing cabinet from the 1950s, ideal for storing mail, documents, administrative papers, office accessories, or every...
Category
1960s French Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
By Guido Cacciapuoti, Capodimonte
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk
Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed
Design: Cacciapuoti style...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Large Glass Postmodern Memphis Milano Wall Clock by Bino, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Large Postmodern Memphis Milano wall clock produce by Bino Italy.
Made in glass
Unique piece
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Walter Bosse Brass Monkey Figurine Pretzel Holder, Ring Holder
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse Brass Monkey Figurine Pretzel Holder, Ring Holder
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage bronze mounted porcelain box hand painted butterflies and floral decor
By François Linke, Henredon
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Porcelain bronze mounted box, Art Nouveau style
Made of hand-painted crackled, glazed high quality bronze mounted porcelain. Signed on the bottom.
An all over polychrome floral deco...
Category
20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
By Alexander Calder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mesmerizing Kinetics: Iron Sculpture - Painted Motion and Color
Manufactured in France by unknown artist, circa 1990.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and us...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,268 Sale Price
64% Off
Large Fruit Bowl
By Brandimarte
Located in Milan, IT
This large fruit bowl is part of the brand's Ceselli line, which features ornately chiseled decorative motifs. This bowl is perfect as a display objec...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
$15,970 / item
Exceptional Blown Glass Vase - Early XXth Century - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exceptional beauty of this vintage blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase remains ...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
$768 Sale Price
20% Off
Beige Ceramic Art Deco Lidded Box by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
By Upsala Ekeby, Ewald Dahlskog, Eva Jancke-Björk, Harald Östergren, Anna-Lisa Thomson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful Art Deco earthenware lidded box with amazing glaze.
Made by Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition - no chips, cracks or crazing.
Impressed with makers mark.
Up...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster
Wood Restored, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed plaster, the board is in wood and the is also a display shel...
Category
1920s French Egyptian Revival Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Wood
$4,227 Sale Price
26% Off
Art Glass Bird ‘Willow Grouse’ by Oiva Toikka for Nuutajärvi, Finland, 1980s
By Nuutajärvi Notsjõ, Oiva Toikka
Located in Karis, Nyland
Hand-blown glass bird from Oiva Toikka’s celebrated Birds by Toikka collection for Nuutajärvi. The model Riekko - Finnish for willow grouse - was created with softly speckled beige a...
Category
1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
outstanding fontana arte vase by max ingrand
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Munich, DE
very rare max ingrand vase / centerpiece for fontana arte. in wonderful and extremely nice patinated condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large Vintage Chinese Elephant Jardiniere, 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
1970s Glazed ceramic elephant garden flower pot handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden.
Category
1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century ‘Chain’, in White Ceramic, Hand-Crafted in France
By Inhee Ma
Located in Marchaux-Chaudefontaine, FR
A captivating addition to our new line, blending ancient Greek pottery with contemporary design, the ‘Chain’ vase features a delicate stoneware tone-on-tone handmade chain that harmo...
Category
2010s European Minimalist Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Important 14th Century Polychrome Limestone Virgin from Lorraine
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Provenance :
- Kunsthaus Heinrich Hahn, Frankfurt am Main, sale 16, June 17, 1930, lot 16.
- Sotheby's, Amsterdam, Feb. 26, 2006, lot 201.
HISTORIC
Located between Moselle valley and Meuse valley, framed by the Vosges Mountains on the south side and the duchy of Luxembourg on the north side, the duchy of Lorraine is the result of several partitions. It starts with the 9th century when the Carolingian empire is divided, with Lothar 1st inheriting Lotharingia. In 959 this territory was in turn divided in two; Lower and Upper Lotharingia, the latter being the forebear of the duchy of Lorraine. This duchy was under the rule of the Holy Roman Germanic Empire until 1736 when it was absorbed by the kingdom of France.
All along its history the duchy of Lorraine has found itself in the midst of many conflicts. Alliances and feuds marking European history were always particularly sensible in Lorraine where instability was frequent. Because of its geographic position the duchy of Lorraine was also an artistic crossroad.
Hence the duchy of Lorraine becomes from the 13th century onwards an important artistic centre where a particular type of Virgin and Child appears. According to professor J. A. Schmoll the characteristics of Lorraine sculpture burgeon around 1280-1300 in the Aube region. It presents “vigorous volumes, restrained movements, rare but solemn gestures and a strong interiorised and stern expression”. Those Virgins look similar with a wide forehead, a shield- or oval-shaped face, large neck, small lips and a cleft chin.
This model is particularly in favour during the 13th century because of the revival for Marial worship and for the theme of the Virgin and Child. It bears witness to a new religious sensibility with a more intimate vision of religious practice.
DESCRIPTION
The important 14th century Virgin we present to you is one of the most beautiful examples of sculptural art from Eastern France, with her fascinating distant gaze.
Her contrapposto posture is induced by the weight of the child she carries high on her left side. The child has a chubby face framed by blond hair with well defined curls and he wears a long red V-collared tunic from which emerge his feet. The fabric is animated by long folds. The position of the right foot turned to the back is a detail we can notice on several Virgins from Lorraine. He holds a bird that seems to be pecking his thumb.
“The bird /held by the child in his hands/ has been read as a reference to an episode from Christ’s childhood when he has moulded sparrows with clay before giving them life. It appears in the apocryphal gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (ch. 27) and later in the Quran (III, 43, v. 110). However the iconography seems to be more influenced by the concept of Redemption or of Eucharist, the bird symbolising the soul of the Christian about to be redeemed or revitalised.”
Mary wears a long dress with two rock crystal cabochons remaining from the original five. She is covered by a red cloak enriched with old-gold motifs draped as an apron falling in long pleats along her left hip. The relief treatment and the volume of the cloak developing a network of concentric pleats contrast with the the flat pleating of her dress. They nevertheless suggest the curve of her bent right leg.
She wears a floret crown securing a short thin veil carved in very low relief. From it emerges her blond curled hair characteristic of the 13th century. The large face with almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, small lips and cleft chin casts its gaze afar in a fashion typical of 13th century Virgins.
In her right hand she holds a lily flower. In a very refined manner the artist has carved a band on her right ring-finger.
In the back, carefully sculpted, spreads the minutely detailed short veil.
COMPARATIVE STUDIES
This sculpture of great quality presents obvious similarities with Virgins from Lorraine, designated by William Forsythe...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
1970s Agate Catchall Bowl in Orange and Green with Raw Stone Base
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
1970s Agate Catchall Bowl in Orange and Green with Raw Stone Base
Agate catchall / vide-poche.
Decorative piece, perfect for holding small items like jewelry, keys, or coins.
Cut...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Agate, Alabaster
Sculptural Cast-Brass Paperweight Shaped as an Amalfi Coast Lemon, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a paperweight that can truly be considered a miniature sculpture.
Solid and very heavy—1.5 kg to be precise—this piece is crafted in cast brass and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Ikora
Art Glass Bowl, Produced, by WMF in Germany, 1930s by Karl Wiedmann
By Karl Wiedmann, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Verviers, BE
Large WMF 'Ikora' crackled art glass bowl
German glass bowl by Karl Wiedmann for WMF Ikora, 1930s Baushaus Art Deco.
A decorative 'Ikora' glass bowl, produced, by WMF (Wurttember...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Writing set with blotter, inkwell, opener, seal, pen and original case
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Writing set with blotter, inkwell, letter opener, seal and embossed silver pen with original case. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 3...
Category
20th Century European Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
$500 Sale Price
50% Off
Max Le Verrier French Art Deco Bronze Vide-Poche, Three Wise Monkeys, 1930s
By Max Le Verrier
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Max Le Verrier Art Deco bronze vide-poche, “Le secret du bonheur,” with verdigris patina and relief of the Three Wise Monkeys. The rectangular tray presents a finely modeled trio—see...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$826 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century, Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Vase mod. Cartoccio 30s
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Turin, Turin
After an apprenticeship with the glassmaker Giannotti Pietro Chiesa opened his own glass workshop in 1921. In the early 1920s he participated in the Monza Biennale, the Venice Bienna...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Antique Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Letter Opener With Sapphire
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful letter opener in Sterling Silver 925, 14k applicated gold and a small sapphire in the middle between the blade and the handle. Marked EB.
Category
20th Century Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Silver
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 Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Brass
French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb quality 19th century French bronze gilt mantel clock, retaining its original glass dome, and adorned with a finely detailed rustic female figure in period dress, reclining o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Safari Hamper
By Pinetti
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant addition to any bedroom or bathroom decor, this foldable hamper boasts a stylish leather grid of flat wooden sticks covered with beige leathe...
Category
2010s Italian Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood, Textile
$1,610 / item
Pucci Italian ceramics vase in orange and yellow, label
By Pucci Ceramics 1
Located in Milano, IT
This eccentric ceramic centerpiece/pot, from Pucci ceramics of the 1940s-50s, is striking for its vibrant orange color and the presence of elegant relief decorations. Floral motifs, ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost, circa 1930-1940.
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green glazed ceramic vase by Pol Chambost.
Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1930-1940.
H : 10.6’ x 6.7’ inches.
Category
1930s French Beaux Arts Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Sculpture Madonna Virgin
Child Pattarino 1960s Figure
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Italian ceramic terracotta sculpture
Depicting Madonna , Virgin & Child religiousstatue
Material: Earthenware terracotta, tin glaze and partially gilded
Modeled and painted by h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Lisse, NL
Crossed Swords with Star • Late 18th Century Porcelain • Museum Quality.
An exceptional and highly important Meissen porcelain figural clock group, representing one of the manufacto...
Category
18th Century German Rococo Antique Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pierre Cardin Sterling Letter Holder
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIerre Cardin dark blue upholstered letter holder with sterling silver / made in France
Original mark on the front
Length: 9 inches / Width: 4.5 inches / Height: 4 inches
1 available...
Category
Late 20th Century French Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$315 Sale Price
30% Off
Playing card suit-shaped boxes Set of 4 fired enamel guilloché Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Set of 4 playing card suit-shaped boxes in 925/1000 sterling silver with Art Deco style fire enamels, early 1900s. Total weight 793 g. Designed by Renato Salimbeni in 1951 inspired b...
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century.
The b...
Category
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Wedgwood. Neoclassical Revival style ceramic vase, England, 1960s
By Wedgwood
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Wedgwood ceramic jug, England, 60s. English ceramic piece in olive green tone and white embossed details representing mythological scenes. Perfect condition. Marked and stamped on th...
Category
1960s English Neoclassical Revival Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s
Mouse
Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan.
Initially a simply-carved button fas...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Original Midcentury Carl Auböck Comb Made from Horn
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a beautiful half-moon shaped comb. The item was hand-crafted from horn and designed by the renowned workshops of Carl Auböck in Austria. It's a remarkable example of the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts.
Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest, Folk Art table clock of this design and subject matter and with such amazing natural organic details. This small church or chapel-like 'clockhouse' is entirely handcrafted out of all kinds of wood, but the most eye-catching is ofcourse the organic root wood. Each piece is like an abstract sculpture and depending on how you see things, they may look like one thing to you, but like something completely different to the next person. Because of all the natural materials that were used this small church has a stunning organic look and feel, but what really takes it to another level is the bell striking mechanism. Every six hours the church bell will ring many times, the door on the left will open at every 'strike', revealing the original monk sculpture inside (as shown in the attached video in this listing). With the hand carved crucifix on the right side being made of the same color and materials, it totally blends in with the entire organic design of this Christian antique. Over the many decades this good size and rare antique clock has also grown the most amazing patina and with the natural beauty and unique artisanship that it radiates people will want to stop and study its uniqueness. This work-of-art-table-clock comes with a single day clock mechanism, protected from dust by the original 'back door'. It runs and strikes perfectly and comes with an antique key for winding it. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this rare antique is in excellent condition, which makes it perfect for lovers of unique and rare clocks in general and for Black Forest and Christian Folk Art collectors in particular.
Mind you, our fair price for this sizable antique cuckoo clock...
Category
19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bonsai "Jacaranda tree", Handmade in Italy, Unique piece, Signed by the artist.
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist.
The sculpture was commissioned for the first time by a customer in Sicily, who had a specific request, namely a tree with purple, turquoise and silv...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Rubber Human body for Acupuncture Model China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Authentic 1950s Acupuncture Meridian Model .
''Chinese TXT reads'' Made in the people republic of China
Good Health Kangle Brand Company .
Very good condition .
On a Wooden base ...
Category
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Rubber
Scalloped Pedestal Bowl by Just Andersen 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A scalloped pedestal discometal bowl made by Just Andersen in 1926. A captivating piece an exquisite place.
* A round scalloped bowl / flowerpot on foot made in disco metal
* Design...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
19th Century Louis XVI Polychromed Vase or Cache Pot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This French cachepot, dating from the early 19th century, is a refined example of the Louis XVI style, characterized by its classical elegance and symmetry. The porcelain piece is ad...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Small Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Potiche 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Small since hand-painted Chinese porcelain, made in the 20th century. The since has internal veiling as shown in the pictures.
Ø cm 6.5 h cm 8
Chinese ceramics are some of the most...
Category
1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$187 Sale Price
20% Off
1750 Venezia Italy Blue Lacquered Wooden Box with Flowers and Figures
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a large and extraordinary lacquered wooden box, with floral decoration and polychrome drawings that represent a man collecting red coral on the beach, on blue background. Made in precious fir wood, Swiss pine, lacquered and engraved.
This blue lacquered box...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Large Antique Standing Bronze Buddha 24 Carat Gold Rattanakosin 63cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and rare authentic and antique bronze standing Buddha from Thailand from the Rattanakosin period, a large specimen gilded with 24 carat gold leaf, circa mid 19th century, t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
$870 Sale Price
50% Off
1930s Midcentury Baroque Large Italy Capodimonte Porcelain Pitcher
By Capodimonte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A modern Italian Capodimonte porcelain jug from the midcentury, 1930s, with handle decorated in baroque forms. The pitcher features a col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Fontainebleu, Swiss Made in 1986
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Fontainebleu
Switzerland
Year of construction 1986
Dimensions: H x W x D: 25 x 20 x 16 cm
Description:
Atmos calibre 540 in the rare "Fontainebleu" version in a wooden case.
Square ring dial with rounded corners. Roman numerals for hours, fine minute track, Breguet hands with counterweights.
"SWISS MADE" is printed below the 6. A manufacturer's engraving and the calibre number can be found on the front movement plate. A "Jaeger LeCoultre" imprint can be seen at the bottom right of the front disc.
The Atmos Fontainebleu was listed in the collection from 1987. It was available in various versions - with a square or round dial, with a moon phase, with a black lacquered or mahogany case.
Although the clock offered here dates from 1986, it was only listed in the 1987 and 1988 catalogues.
Ref. 220.030.4
Serial number: 620514
Year of manufacture: 1986.
Condition:
Freshly overhauled, very good condition of the movement. Flawless case condition.
Interesting facts:
Generations of inventors have endeavoured to construct a perpetual motion machine - and one after the other was disappointed to discover that their designs did not work. Today we know that it is technically impossible to build a machine that works continuously without consuming energy. Apart from wear and tear, a machine only works as long as it is supplied with energy: Electricity, gas, petrol...
Without human intervention and practically without wear and tear, the Atmos does not run without energy consumption, but it is fed by an energy source that can be described as "eternal": It draws its energy from the constant fluctuations in air temperature. The Atmos literally lives from the air.
In order to utilise the temperature fluctuations as an energy source, a suitable medium had to be found. The choice fell on ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl) - a substance that dentists know as an anaesthetic. Ethyl chloride has a very high coefficient of thermal expansion between 10 and 27°C, i.e. the volume change is particularly large in this temperature range.
The round can...
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Modern Decor Small White Happy Susto Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modern Decor Small White Happy Susto Ceramic Flower Vase by Jaime Hayon
Materials:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
D 10 cm x W 24 cm x H 34 cm
A cerami...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Bee Hand-Blown Glass Bottle Honey Spring Animal Flying Cute Playful
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Bee Hand-Blown Glass Bottle" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Bee Bottle, a stunning testament to artistry and nature's intricate beauty, m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines
Located in Den Haag, NL
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurines inspired by the illustrious Qing dynasty. Crafted in a stunning wucai style, the figurine depicts a distingui...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Flower Pot, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Flower Pot, Germany ca. 1920s
A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1920s. The gnome holds a flower pot. Good used antique condition with signs o...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Salvino Marsura Italian Midcentury Brutalist Coffee Table, 1970s
By Salvino Marsura
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Salvino Marsura Italian Midcentury Brutalist Coffee Table, 1970s
Coffee table handcrafted by Italian Artist and Sculptor Salvino Marsura. (1938-2020)
The coffee table shows an amazi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Large Blue Overlay Bohemian Crystal Vase on Pedestal Base
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking cobalt blue cut-to-clear Overlay crystal vase is an exceptional example of fine Bohemian craftsmanship, showcasing the depth, brightness, and clarity that define the re...
Category
20th Century French Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Murano Sommerso Glass Vase
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful green yellow midcentury Italian Murano glass vase. Made using the Sommerso (submerged) glass technique.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Ashtray in Leather and Patinated Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Ashtray in Leather and Patinated Brass, Europe, 1960s.
This is a very nice mid century ashtray win leather and patinated brass. G...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Balenciaga Pen, 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Balenciaga Pen.
Includes its original box.
Excellent condition.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$76 Sale Price / item
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1950s Pair of Giant vintage Burgundy Mirrored Balls
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Once used to hang from trees to scare away birds, these 1950s utilitarian glass pieces now make for extraordinary decorative items. Like giant baubles, they are hand-blown and made of incomparable burgundy...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Mirror
Opaline glass vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1960
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Opaline glass vase by Carlo Moretti, Italy, 1960.
Elegant Murano glass vase by Carlo Moretti made in Italy in the 1970s in white, orange and black opaline.
The price of shipping is...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
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