Palm Springs - Decorative Objects

A wonderful pair of 19th Century carved oak folk art figures that are mounted on newer iron stands. These are likely English or possibly American. Beautifully carved and rendered. Th...

Beautiful studio ceramic glazed abstract mural. The glaze is gray tones colors. Black lacquered steel frame. Measurements: 39.63” wide 39.63” high, 1.25” deep.

A wonderful and whimsical polar bear carving by the noted Alaskan intuit carver Wilson Oozeva (1953-2013). The fossilized bone carving lileky dates to the late 1970’s perhaps early 1...

Chinese soapstone vase carved in deep relief featuring flowers, vines and vases. In excellent condition, it measures 8.5" high by 6" across x 3"...

An interesting decorative sculpture, this etched horn is mounted on a tesselated bone base. It is very much in the style of Maitland Smith or a similar company. The horn is likely a ...

Wonderful wood sculpture by the noted Californian artist Ed Hart. Mixed exotic woods with a nice finish and detailed with metal inserts. Vaguely propeller shap...

Hand-carved wooden Folk Art hunter with a sheet metal hat. Original red, white and black paint surface.

A lovely bronze by the noted California Artist Jorjana Jorgana Holden (1917-2011) titled “The Waitress”. It is Monogrammed JH 2/11 and dated 82. It is mounted on a bleached mahogany ...

A nice bronze bust by the French artist Serge Yourievitch (1876-1969) which is likely of the czech conductor Josef Stransky. We have dated the work t...

Chunky hand carving with simple facial detailing a pointed hat. Found in the southern US. Presented on a custom museum stand.

A large and impressive work by the California or Mexican noted artist Frederco Cantu (1907-1989). It is signed and dated 1986. Quite large and heavy. A brief bio follows from askant: Federico Cantú...

Stunning pair of massive “Hand” vases by Pols Potten of The Netherlands. Marked PP Global from Holland on a sticker. These appear to be hand thrown with ribbing up the pieces. Beauti...

An unusual handmade metal sculpture. Magnets do not stick, so it's likely stainless steel or aluminium. It rotates on the base. Not signed, but the metal is finished nicely. Some sur...

Pair of beautiful 1980’s penshell vases by Maitland Smith. In beautiful original vintage condition. Constructed of wood covered with tessellated penshell and lacquered. Measureme...

A graceful hand turned wood covered vessel by the noted Northern California artist Paul Maurer. This exquisite lidded vessel is, like all of Maurer's work from fallen wood. Marked b...

A pair of vintage Japanese bronze candlesticks with elephant head handles, adorned with finely chased birds and plants.

A great looking glass sculpture of a male nude dancer with incredible detail. Please see the work in the hands and feet.

A vintage bronze horse which is unsigned. Great quality. Mounted on a wood base. The base has some losses. Bronze is in good condition, with some minor ag...

A large massive bronze by the noted German born Israeli artist Tolla Inbar. Titled “Ambition” signed and dated 1998. It is numbered 5/9 although were not quite sure how many in this ...

John Tuska lidded stoneware vessel in a striking green glaze. John Tuska, full name John Regis Tuska, (1931–1998) was an American artist and educator. H...

This fabulous sculpture is by noted Palm Springs artist Marcus Lyons (b1949). The signature is indistinct but it is clearly his work. The subject matter is...

A set of Seven handmade masks by the noted artist and actor Scott Thewes. Priced as a set, these can be purchased individually, please contact/email me, for info and price. In good c...

This bronze (we assume and it is not magnetic) we have posted came out of an incredible estate filled with wonderful designer furniture all from the 1960s that we bought and subseque...

Beautifully forged in solid brass, these nautical anchors have a classic aesthetic that is ideal for coastal and nautical décor but can easily translat...

Impressive large scale Asian hand carved wood Buddha head with serene expression. Mounted to a wood panel for display as a hanging sculpture wall art. Buddha, which means an enligh...

Heavy well cast gilt brass door knocker of Greek goddess Athena. New old stock.

Vintage Mid Century Michael Lax for Hyalyn "Capri" low oval white porcelain bowl with a walnut base, distributed by Raymor.

Antique Chinese Dragon Wedding Basket, bamboo, rattan, wood and brass, 19th century. A 3-tier round form with magnificently carved bamboo overh...

Small patinated bronze statue of a fisherwoman: La Pecheuse after the model by Eugene Laurent (1832-1998 late 19th century. Quality detailing throughout.

Antonio Castillo Mexican Modernist hand hammered and oxidized copper owl sculpture. A similar work by Antonio is pictured on the cover of 1966 issue of Art...

1960’s Rare grouping of five Italian “ Rimini Blue” ceramic owls by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. They are in beautiful vintage condition. The grouping consist of three vases and two cand...

A pretty Chinese oxblood vase that is probably 19th century but could be very early 20th century. It has a professional repair to one section.

A cast bronze lion figure mounted on a black rectangular base, depicted in a dynamic stance with stylized detailing, including a ribbed torso, deeply incised mane, and expressive fac...

Italian Mid century Crain bird sculpture produced by De Stijl Firenze, 1960s, composed of brass, white lacquered wood and glass eyes..

Duane 'Richard' Raoul Faralla (1916 - 1996) wood figure. This erotic wood figure was painted using a combination of blues and purples. The left arm has been replaced from the elbow....

Brutalist copper dandelion sculpture from the 1960’s by John Steck. Part of “Desert Flowers” series, constructed of torch cut copper with a beautiful patina on a natural stone base...

Pair of 19th century dark patinated bronze statues depicting Renaissance period (possibly Medieval) Knights or Warriors in battle each on horseback. Expertly chased with intricate de...

A beautiful drip glazed pottery vessel by Fantoni. It has a squarish shaped base with a round top. A stunning deep shade of blue is the primary color. Signed on the base. The vase is...

A nicely done grand tour neoclassical souvenir of a dancing maiden mounted to a stunning rouge marble base. A lovely delicate miniature cabinet bronze. The veining on the marble base...

Murano glass small decorative bowl or dish, circa 1950's. Piece measures 1.5" by 6.25" and is unsigned. In very good vintage 1950s condition.

A etched bronze stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th century. The bell-shaped "garbhaya" raised on a stepped base and surmounted by a square "harmika" supporting a conical spire "koth kerall...

An original antique 19th C French Renaissance revival cathedral architectural theme mantle clock in solid gilt ormolu bronze (or brass) by S. Marti (stamped H & F Paris). Clock mech...

A pretty set of 2 decorative boxes. The first is a stunningly grained agate little box. It is colorful and vibrant. It is lined in chrome and felt. In good condition with some minor ...

Early, hand sculptued black walnut vase created by Doug Ayers of Mendocino, California. Vase is hefty and measures 10.5" in height by 7.25" wide by 3.5" deep and does have natural c...

A good 19th century Italian bronze neo-greque footed Tazza with scrolled handles and arge, round centrepiece, in the centre with a round relief medallion with an antique classical sc...

A very rare pair of porcelain vases from the house of Hertel-Jacob Porzellan, Bavaria Germany. They measure 8" by 5" and 7.5" by 4", both are signed Hertel-Jacob Porzellan, Bavaria, ...

A lovely pair of Victorian horn perfume travel containers descended through a prominent New England Family. These two have pretty graining and are in generally good condition. The fi...

Large Italian hand painted ceramic lion sculpture from the 1970’s. In beautiful vintage condition. Retains the made in Italy label. Measurements: 11” Deep, 27” Wide, 12” High.

Stoneware tray or wall piece with superb graphic design, created by Patrick Horsley of Portland, Oregon. Piece is signed as seen in my third picture. T...

Tall masterfully carved Indonesia (or Bali) hardwood statue of a Hindu Deity dancing male on a serpent or demon. The statue is weighs over 30 pounds. (We recommend when displayed the...

Colorful California studio pottery bowl created by William and Polia Pillin of Los Angeles, California. Bowl measures 5.25" high by 11" in diameter and is signed W + P Pillin on the ...

Antique Chinese Civil Service Examination Basket (kao lan), a traditional rectangular bamboo basket with hinged lid and a pinned overhead handle for carrying, The flat panel lid has ...

Vintage crystal glass vase entitled Pinus or Pine created by Tapio Wirkalla for Iitalla circa 1970. Inspired by natures organic forms of wood and ice. In very good vintage conditi...

A pretty art glass vase by Luigi Onesto for Pauly of Murano. It is quite heavy. It is signed on the base L. Onesto per Pauly Murano. Likely dates from the...

A beautiful large glazed terracotta sculpture by the noted East Hampton based artist Phyllis Hammond. It is quite large and extremely well done. It is signed Hammond lower back and the artist has identified the piece as having been done in the late 1970s. It appears to have been made in two parts and then joined. Please be sure to visit her website as well. A brief biography from her website follows: Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Phyllis has a BS in Education (fifth year graduate certificate) Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA. In 1960 she was awarded a Travelling Scholarship by the trustee’s of the Boston Museum. She was the first American woman to work study at Kyoto City College of Fine Arts, Japan. A studio at Scarborough, NY until 1998. Relocation in 1998 to East Hampton, New York where a custom built studio and sculpture garden recreate sculpture in public places. Public Arts Commissions: The Will Award "The Shakespeare Theatre at the Folgers will present this sculpture to the first recipient of the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre. Designed by nationally-recognized artist Phyllis Hammond, the intricate 14” cast bronze piece pays homage to Shakespeare and his work. The award will be presented April 23 during a gala evening under written by Shearson Lehman Hutton, at the National Building Museum." New York Times, The Arts Section C15 on Tuesday March 15, 1988. The 2002 award marks the 14th year of presentations. The Shakespeare Theatre Company... Past Will Award recipients. Connecticut Commission For The Arts, Percentage for the Arts Program. Hartford CT Phoenix1 and 2. Memorial Hall Library, Andover, Ma Acquisition, 1989 Stoneware Sculpture. American Savings Bank, corporate headquarters, White Plains, NY. Schmeltzer, Aptaker, And Shepard. law offices, Washington, D.C. Centerpoint, office complex: Fair Oaks, VA Atrium: Cadillac Fairwell, Corp. headquarters White Plains, NY. Guest Quarters Hotel, Bethesda, MD: 2 bronze sculptures, Visions/Revisions. One Clay TOTEM. Unitarian Fellowship in Mt. Kisco NY: 1992 the sculpture commissioned by Henderson Cole. Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT: 2 Clay Wall Panels. Associations: Artist Alliance of East Hampton (President) PO Box2242 East Hampton, NY 11937. Friends Of Guild Hall (Director of the Artist Studio Visits) 158 Main Street East Hampton, NY 11937. East Hampton Arts And Culture Council (Member) POBox232 East Hampton NY 11937. International Sculpture Center (ISC Member) 19 Fairgrounds Road, Suite B Hamilton, NJ 08619. Clay Art Center (Member)40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY 10573. Gallery and corporate representation Kiesendahl & Calhoun Contemporary 122 Great Oak Lane Pleasantville, NY 10570. Exhibitions selected group: 2007 Artist Alliance of East Hampton Members Exhibition and Studio Tour. 2007 Clay Art Center, Port Chester NY. Past member exhibition 1969-1975. 2006 Spring Invitational, Springs Improvement Society, Springs NY. 2006 Artist Alliance of East Hampton Members Exhibition and Studio Tour. 2004 Guild Hall East Hampton NY Group Exhibits. 2004 Artists Studio Tour, East Hampton Artists Alliance NY. 2002 Guild Hall Invitational East Hampton NY. 2002 Artists Woods Amagansett NY. 2001 Artists’ Woods, East Hampton NY six sculptures. 2001 Springs Invitational Springs Improvement Society, Springs NY. 2001 Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, N.Y. 1999 New Studio Space & Sculpture Garden, East Hampton NY. 1993 The Gallery Briarcliff Manor NY. 1992 Ashawagh Hall, East Hampton, N.Y. 1992 Seraphim Gallery, Englewood, NJ. 1991 Benson gallery: East Hampton N.Y. 1990 Art Gallery, Montgomery College, MD: "Sculpture Public Art”. 1989 Rockland Center for the Arts, Nyack, NY: "Clay Transformations” Travelled. 1989 Atelier Gallery, Zug, Switzerland: "Icarus". 1989 Chesterwood, Stockbridge, MA: "Contemporary Sculpture". 1988 Franz Badar Gallery, Washington, DC: "Architectural Ceramics" 1987 Kendall Gallery, Wellfleet, MA 1985 Silvermine Guild of Artists, CT: 33rd New England Exhibit of Paint & Sculpture. 1983 Robertson Center, Binghamton, NY: "Ancient Inspiration/Contemporary Interpretation". 1983 Cummings Art Center, Connecticut College. New London, CT: w/Poster. 1982 Women's Interarts Center, NYC: "Architectural Ceramics". 1982 Brookfield Art Center, Brookfield, CT: "Centennial Exhibition of Sculpture". 1981 Summit Art Center, Summit, NJ: "Paper, Clay, Metal, & Glass". 1981 The Gallery at Hastings, NY "Collage/Assemblage". 1981 Katonah Art Gallery, Katonah, NY "Sculpture. Invitational". 1980 Ikebono School, Shinjuku, Japan: International invitational (Travelled). 1979 Mamaroneck Artist Guild Juried Exhibition White Plains NY. Solo exhibitions: 2002 Ashawagh Hall, EH, NY. 1998 Exhibitions at Studio & Sculpture Garden, Scarborough NY. 1990 112 Greene Street Gallery, NYC. New Sculpture. 1990 Pindar Gallery, New Works NY. 1989 Pindar Gallery, NY. Visions/Revisions. 1989 Benson Gallery, Bridgehampton, NY 1986 Pindar Gallery, NY: Excavations: Clay. 1986 Hudson River Gallery, Ossining, NY Retrospective exhibit. 1984 Noyes Museum, Ocean Ville, NJ: Curator Anne Fabbri, Retrospective. 1981 Mari Galleries, Mamaroneck, NY. 1981 Pindar Gallery, NY: Transitions, Clay. 1979 Pindar Gallery, NY Emerging Images. 1979 Silvermine Guild of Artists, CT: 30th New England Exhibition of Paint & Sculpture. 1977 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston MA: "Art in Transition". Awards: 1991 University of Florida at Pensacola. Finalist for a Sculpture Garden. 1990 Ragdale Artists Community Lake Forest, ILL. - Fellowship. 1986 Woman in Design International Compendium - Certificate of Outstanding Achievement 1985 State Legislative Office Building, Hartford - Finalist, Percent for the Arts Program. 1981 CT Commission: Portals for a school - Finalist. 1981 National Endowment for the Arts - Grant. 1979 Mamaroneck Artist Guild Award - Juried by Mr. Doty, Whitney Museum. 1978 Westchester Art Society: Sculpture Award - Juried by John Bauer...

Rosenthal ‘Romance’ Crystal candleholders designed by Bjorn Wiinblad. They are in good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age. Meas...

Over 6 ft tall is an inspiring and graceful stylized brass and partially black patinated ballerina dancer statue on a brass dome shape stand. Her elegant facial expression and gracef...

A lovely pair of antique Victorian 19th Century Horn card cases. Beautifully grained these antique pieces were descended from the same family estate. The first has a flip top that re...

Zig zag patterned cocobolo, blackwood and betel nut lidded box created by Jon Sauer of San Francisco, California. Box measures 7" in height by 3" in diameter. In excellent vintage co...

Beautiful design and color by Victoria Littlejohn, hand thrown Dish with a wonderful neutral light grey color glaze with a central blue green crystalline thick glaze surrounded by a ...