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Item Ships From: Philadelphia
2 William King Midcentury Modernist Aluminum Puzzle Sculptures of Acrobats
By William King
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Event and The Test - a group of 2 Mid-Century Modern aluminum acrobat sculptures. William D. King (1925-2015) These interlocking aluminum sculptures were part of a series, which w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Sheryl C. Benjamin "The Egg and the Quail" abstract Black Marble Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheryl C. Benjamin "The Egg and the Quail" abstract Black Marble Sculpture. Weighs approximately 40 pounds. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 18" W x 12" D. About the a...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

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Marble

Vintage Caithness Uranus Planet Paperweight by Colin Ferris Peter Holmes
By Caithness Scotland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine limited edition glass paperweight by Caithness. Entitled 'Uranus'. From the Planet Series of paperweights by Colin Ferris & Peter Holmes. No. 71 from an edition of 500. Simply a wonderfully rare paperweight...
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1970s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Small Antique Bronze Bust of a Child after Jean-Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good small bronze bust of a child after Jean-Antoine Houdon. The child with head turned to the left in a downward gaze. Slightly pensive and some...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Surrealist Bronze Sculpture of a Female Nude by Guillermo Silva, 20C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Surrealist cabinet-sized bronze sculpture. In the form of a stylized reclining nude female. Signed to the underside for G. Silva (the South American sculptor, Guillermo Silva...
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Late 20th Century Colombian Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Lucite Sculptures in the style of Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Lucite Sculptural Circles in the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Nice colors of purples and blues. Spheres are highly polished and in nice shape. They are dated and signed,...
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1990s American Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

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Lucite

An Italian walnut mirror or picture frame, C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant frame has ebonized details, Greek key inlay and stepped corners. Interior: 17.5" x 13.25" is ample enough to accommodate a mirror or family portrait.
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Early 20th Century Italian Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Elio Schiavon Italian Wizard Figure
By Elio Schiavon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elio Schiavon wizard figure, dates to the mid-1950s in excellent condition! Born in 1925 in Arzergrande, Padua, Italy. Studied at the Nove School of Ceramic Art. Opened his own Studi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Elio Schiavon Italian Wizard Figure
Elio Schiavon Italian Wizard Figure
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Andreé Guerval French Art Deco Bronze Onyx Sculpture of Chysis / Woman Urn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French bronze sculpture of the Greek figure 'Chysis'. By Andrée Guerval - a pseudonym for Raymonde Guerbe (1894 - 1995). Guerbe was both the student and wife of the famous Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Bronze

Vintage Mid Century Modern Artisan Studio Crafted Ceramic Self Portrait Wall Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Artisan Studio Crafted Ceramic Self Portrait Wall Art, Artist unconfirmed. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 18" W x 4" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Derby English Porcelain Figure of Children in a Garden
By Bow Porcelain, Derby, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English porcelain figurine. By the Derby Porcelain Works. With 3 children in a garden accompanied by a lamb and a cat. The boy is reclining against a tall flowery plant and holding a pipe or scoop in his hand. Simply a great antique Derby figurine...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

"Dove in Flight, " Art Deco Masterpiece in Cerulean and Lemon Enamel by Winter
By Edward Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by one of the great masters of enamel artistry in America, this wide, shallow dish/bowl bathed in brilliant yellow and cerulean blue enamels over copper depicts a dove in fli...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Antique 19th Century Nailsea Type Blown Cobalt Blue Glass Flask with White Loops
By Nailsea Glasswork
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique glass flask. In cobalt blue with pulled white marbrie loops to the surface, a tooled neck, and a rough pontil base. Simply a wond...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Abstract Industrial Found Object Metal Table Sculpture, Post Modern Sottsass Era
By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great Industrial material sculpture including a huge crescent wrench among other various mechanical parts. Extremely heavy and well made. Made by a local Philadelphia artist, unsig...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Snöljus Snowlight White Art Glass Vase by Ingegerd Råman for Orrefors
By Ingegerd Råman, Orrefors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass vase by Orrefors. Entitled Snöljus or Snowlight. Designed by Ingegerd Råman. Together with its Orrefors box. Bearing an etched signature to the base: Orrefors. ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Pattern Shoe or Slipper Paperweight
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good, vintage Meissen Blue Onion (or Zwiebelmuster) pattern figural paperweight. The paperweight is an iconic Meissen form in the shape of a tradi...
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Early 20th Century German Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

"Dancing Figure in Asian Costume, " Monumental Mid Century Enamel Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The most spectacular piece of mid century enamelwork we have ever seen, or offered, this monumental shallow bowl, designed for hanging on a wall, depicts a dancing female figure -- c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Huge Signed Barbini Asymmetrical Modernist Murano Glass Vase
By Barbini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large, asymmetrical modernist Murano glass vase. It's reminiscent of the style of the 1980s Memphis Design school. The large scale of this vase simply makes it a comman...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Steven Lundberg / Lundberg Studios Glass Tiger Lily Pedestal Paperweight
By Lundberg Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Lundberg Studios pedastal paperweight. By Steven Lundberg. With an upright tiger lily lampwork flower. Signed and dated at the foot. ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Decorative Single Piece Free Edge Wood Bowl, Artist Unknown, 1970 s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Free Edge Wood Bowl Artist Unknown, 1970's "nice wood grain and finish" "felt pads added to bottom" "oiled with food grade mineral oil" "see last image for more bowls"
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 18c/19c English or French Enamel Bronze Mounted Tea Caddy Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique enamel tea caddy. With a gilt bronze mounted lid. In the South Staffordshire manner. Decorated with floral sprays and rocaille swags to all sides. Likely...
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

"Cubist Roses, " Large and Rare Art Deco Vase by Olin for Primavera, France
By Jean Olin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, rare and strikingly handsome, this high vase was designed by Sigismund Olesiewicz (who later took the French name Jean Olin) for Primavera and produced by the famous Longwy wo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Grand Tour Lion Attacking a Horse Miniature Bronze Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 19th century Grand Tour miniature model of the Lion Attacking a Horse sculpture. Modeled after the ancient Roman version found on Capitoline Hill. Sized as a paperweight...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Torre 1 – Handcrafted Colorful Modular Sculptural Ceramic Vase
By Scott Newlin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Torre, Italian for ‘tower’, is a group of modular components that, when combined, create water-tight vases. Each component is interchangeable, allowing users to create distinctive de...
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2010s American Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

"Music and Dance", Large, Unique Art Deco Covered Urn by Wheeler Williams
By Wheeler Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by Wheeler Williams, one of the masters of Art Deco sculpture in America, this unique covered urn features two stylized female nude figures representing Music and Dance, eac...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Candle Holders by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two silver plated candle holders with a circular base with three fluted legs and a tapering candleholder. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths. Stamped on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

"Angel Fish, " Large, Stunning Technicolor Art Deco Sculptures, Occupied Japan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of technicolor-hued Art Deco angel fish sculptures -- glazed in hues of gold, dark pink, cobalt, sea green and canary -- was made in Japan between 1945 and 1951, when American forces occupied the nation after World War II and required that goods made there be marked "Occupied Japan...
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1940s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Toosh Incense Holder – Colorful Contemporary Cast Silicone Incense Burner
By beeep
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meet Toosh: a cheeky twist on the classic incense holder, crafted from flexible, heat-resistant silicone. Unbreakable and full of personality, it blends effortlessly into any interio...
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2010s American Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silicone

Model 3321 Red and Black Glass Vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini, 1950s
By Tomaso Buzzi, Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Rosa e Negro model number 3321 glass vase by Tomaso Buzzi for Venini. 1950s or 1960s. Unsigned. (Likely originally bore a factory sticker.) Base has a rough pontil mark an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

"Vase with Classical Nudes, " Rare, Unique Vase with Male Nudes by Mayodon
By Jean-Leon Mayodon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Richly glazed in tones of ruddy brown, ivory and dark chocolate, this stunning vase by Jean Mayodon features a series of medallions with classical nude male figures in various poses....
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Vintage Hollywood Regency Cast Plaster Red Tropical Parrot Macaw 29" Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Cast Plaster Red Tropical Parrot Macaw Large 29" Statue Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H x 14" W x 16" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

"Supplication, " Art Deco Sculpture from Archipenko s Ceramic School, Woodstock
By Lu Duble
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the rarest and most important sculptures eminating from the ARKO ceramic school established by Alexander Archipenko in Woodstock, New York, this stylized group of praying figu...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Morton Gaffin "Adam Eve" Modernist Carved Peach Alabaster Nude Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Morton Gaffin "Adam & Eve" Modernist Carved Peach Alabaster Nude Sculpture. We were unable to find any listed information on artist "Morton Gaffin." The piece was acquired directly f...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Large Porcelain Silver Art Studio Vase by Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large porcelain silver Art Studio Line vase by Rosenthal. Signature stamp on bottom.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Baccarat Twin-Handled Glass or Crystal Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hard-to-find Baccarat two-handled Art Deco vase. Of slender form with hollow integral handles to each side. The base bears acid-etched Baccarat factory mark. Measures: He...
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20th Century French Art Deco Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Important Art Deco Tile Panel with Nude on Horseback
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare majolica tile panel, produced by the important Karlsruhe manufactory in southwest Germany, depicts a male nude on horseback, accompanied b...
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Early 20th Century German Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Alessio Tasca “Fusina” Prism Cubes, Pair
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alessio Tasca Fusina Polished Lucite Cubes with carved away design. Signed bottom. One has a slight flaw in the corner as seen in photo. Lucite is very clear and overall good shape.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

"Heavy-Lidded Female Head" Dignified Art Deco Sculpture by WPA Artist
By Jean de Marco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly influenced by stylized Etruscan and African sculpture, this heavy-lidded female head is a classic example of Art Deco design. The artist was Jean de Marco...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Antique 17th Century Dutch or English Bronze Candlestick/Candleholder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique bronze candlestick. Dating from the end of the 17th century. Likely Dutch or English. With a slightly orange hue a...
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pear-Shaped Hand Painted Opaline Glass Dresser Box
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine opaline (likely French) glass box. In the stylized form of a pear. The white opalescent glass body and lid both have handpainted fruit and floral decoration & rich gildi...
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Early 20th Century French Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Palmer-Smith Aluminum Candlestick
By Palmer Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Palmer-Smith Aluminum Candle holder. In very nice shape and nicely made! Dates to the late 30's.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

George Gebelein Boston Arts Crafts Hand-Hammered Copper and Silver Bowl
By George Gebelein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An fine, diminutive, period bowl by the Boston Arts and Crafts Metalsmith - George Gebelein. Comprised of hand-hammered silver and copper in the traditional Paul Revere form - an in...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Copper

Unique Cire Perdue Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Roses by Louis Ernest Barrias
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique Cire Perdue gilt bronze sculpture of roses by Louis Ernest Barrias. The singular lost wax cast of a still life of roses is mounted on a rosewoo...
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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid Century Coastal Modern Large and Realistic Faux Seashell Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large scale cast faux seashell sculpture from the early 1970's. Very realistic and a coastal decorators dream.
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Vintage Blenko Candle Holders, circa 1970
By Blenko Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Blenko Candle Holders circa 1970
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

"Two Giraffes, " Fabulous, Large Art Deco Rondel in Enameled Aluminum, Unique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and striking, this remarkable polished aluminum rondel with matte-finish enamel painted decoration depicts two towering giraffes, flanked by Primitive symbols. The symbols incor...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Thick Clear Lucite Sculptural Desk Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Thick Clear Lucite Sculptural Desk Paperweight with Slight Amber Tint. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 4.25" W x 4.25" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

"Gladiator with Sword and Shield, " Unique Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Powerful and moving, this depiction of a nude male gladiator, laying his sword to the ground with his shield behind him, is a beautiful memorial celebrating the end of World War II, 1947. The Belgian sculptor -- Pierre Theunis...
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century Samsom et Cie Faience Figurine of Venus and the Golden Apple
By Samson Cie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large 19th century Samson et Cie faience figurine depicting either Venus & the Golden Apple or a rendition of Eve with the Apple. We seen this figure called both. This nude Venu...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Large Nymphenburg Porcelain Powder Blue Ground Trumpet Form Flower Vase, ea.
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, large-scale Nymphenburg porcelain trumpet form flower vase. With crisp, clean lines that harken back to the Biedermeier period and dovetail perfectly with the aesthetic o...
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Early 20th Century German Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Val Saint Lambert Dark Teal Overlay Art Deco Franckenthal Art Glass Vase, 1930s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Val Saint Lambert Art Deco period Franckenthal pattern vase. With overlay cut bands below an optic cut top rim. The overlay bands' color reads from a dark blue color to a g...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Modern Rittts Astrolite Abstract Fish Sculpture
By Astrolite, Shirley Ritts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good Ritts Astrolite sculpture of a stylized fish. Height: circa 15 in. Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques must delight you. Pu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Unique Black Painted Terracotta Sculpture of a Hawk Skull by Darla Jackson, 2016
By Darla Jackson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Title: Untitled. A unique black painted terracotta sculpture of a hawk's skull by Darla Jackson. Date: 2016. Length: circa 4 in. Signed to the base D. Jackson. Darla J...
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2010s American Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Abstract Metal Wall Sculpture after Curtis Jere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage wall sculpture created by a Philadelphia artist in 1950s. It features copper panel construction with a silver lacquer finish. Very goo...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

"Woman Slicing Bread" Sculpture by Ramon Lago
By Ramon Lago
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A ceramic sculpture of a rotund woman slicing bread by the Cuban-American sculptor, Roman Lago. Height: circa 13 1/4 in. Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques...
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20th Century American Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

1930 Bronze Bas Relief by Codman for Gorham Company
By William Codman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully sculpted and expertly cast and patinated by the famed Gorham Company in 1930, this large panel was awarded to the winner of the Commercial Vehicle Inter-Fleet Contest in ...
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1930s American Vintage Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

White Glass Opalini Bowl by Venini
By Venini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare large opaque white glass footed bowl by Venini. It bears a Mid-Century acid-etched circle mark in the polished pontil to the base. Diameter: circa 15.25 in. Items p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Corru Vessel no4 – Modern Handmade Glazed Ceramic and Carved Sapele Wood Lid
By Nine Stories Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The fourth in an ongoing series of large vessels in corrugated texture works. Most of these works incorporate a second material in the making of a lid or top. This work features a ha...
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2010s American Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Sapele Wood

Randall Grubb Flat Flower Bouquet Glass Paperweight with a Millefiori Garland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed lampwork paperweight by Randall Grubb. With a flat floral bouquet surrounded by a millefiori ring or garland. With a G signat...
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1990s American Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Organic Ceramic Vase by Rudi Stahl, Germany 1970s
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century, West Germany, studio vase but renowned ceramist Rudi Stahl. Featuring a wonderful organic multi stemmed mushroom form above a long tubular base. Textured clear finished ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Philadelphia - Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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