$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
French Empire Clock Depicting Psyche Playing with a Butterfly After Canova
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Empire Clock depicting Psyche playing with a butterfly after a marble statue by Canova displayed in the Louvre.
Bronze
Alabaster Mantel Clock, sig. McDonald Glasgow, 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Mantel clock in an alabaster case with Roman hours, cobalt blue and gilded decoration in the form of caryatids, flaming urns and a winged putto riding a butterfly.
Alabaster
Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
In lovely working condition and with very pleasant chimes on the half and whole hour A very clean pendulum clock that has been running in our gallery with out any issues and keeping ...
Brass
Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Clocks with butterfly decorations suggest the fragile victory of love over time and death.
Bronze
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Above the plinth is a hand carved ogee edge leading up to a rectangular Marble plaque housing the clock face, decorated with etched and gold leafed linear foliate designs ending in f...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Harry Winston Premier Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold Navy Dial Mens Luxury Watch
By Harry Winston
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Mens Luxury Chronograph Wristwatch Brand: Harry Winston Collection: Premier Chronograph Case Number: 068 Case Size: 37mm Dial Size: 30mm Metal: 18K...
18k Gold
Vitra Flock of Butterflies Clock in Aluminum by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in New York, NY
These items are currently only available in the United States. Belief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects of the American way of life, circa 1950. Every...
Aluminum
Art Deco French Mantel Clock with Butterflies
Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire
The clock has brass hands and Art Deco style numerals and is particularly appealing due to the cast butterfly’s mounted to each end of the clock.
Marble, Brass
George Nelson Butterfly Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Butterfly Wall Clock #4758 Howard Miller,plug in required
Sold
H 22 in W 15.25 in D 6 in
Early Large Ormolu Clock Psyche and the Butterfly Silk Suspension Movement
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
The clock depicts the goddess Psyche with a butterfly gently resting on her shoulder, seated on a rock containing the movement.
Ormolu
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H 8.67 in Dm 7.88 in
1931 René Lalique Papillons Clock Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Butterflies
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
René Lalique "Papillons" clock made in 1931 in molded frosted glass with blue patina.
Glass
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H 22 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Gorgeous French Ormolu Gilt Bronze-Mounted Red Painted Mantel Clock, 1870
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Gorgeous French ormolu gilt bronze-mounted red painted mantel clock, 1870 Clock dial signed Bauce Paris, with Arabic numerals, in a Red case surmounted by love birds within ribbon...
Bronze
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H 24.41 in W 22.64 in D 8.47 in
19th Century French Mantle Clock Signed Caron a Paris Depicting Psyche & Cupid
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional early 19th century rouge marble, bronze and ormolu mounted neo-classical mantle clock depicting Psyche and Cupid. The 4 1/2 inch white enamel dial is signed Caron a Pa...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Decorative Plates by Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia
By Arabia of Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
In these pieces he tied together clocks, butterflies and flowers by decorating all of them in his signature pearls which he used through out a lot of his designs.
Porcelain
English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
The animals are surrounded by scrolling brass inlay with floral motifs and a central butterfly in the 12 o’clock position. The box stood upon four brass bun feet elevating the box ab...
Brass
George Nelson for Vitra Flock of Butterflies 2226 Wall Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
A newer vintage (2010s) of George Nelson flock of butterflies wall clock for Vitra. Minimal wear and tears.
Steel
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
By George Nelson
Located in Weesp, NL
The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock 2226’, and so on.
Brass
Sold
H 37.8 in W 16 in D 5.5 in
Antique Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Trefoil, Holy Light & Butterfly Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques.
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
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H 4.5 in W 5 in D 1.75 in
Elaborate Jay Strongwater English Garden Jeweled Enamel Fruit Trellis Clock
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Tustin, CA
Rare, hard-to-find, estate, retired designer Jay Strongwater English Garden Fruit Trellis Clock for a desk, table or shelf. This gorgeous, handmade and hand painted cast metal enamel...
Morning Clock Rockel
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Morning Clock Rockel Series: Butterflies Date: 2022 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Signature: Signed Edition: Unique
Oil
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H 38 in W 24 in D 0.05 in
Original FLY TWA Germany, Constellation aircraft, vintage poster
By William Ward Beecher
Located in Spokane, WA
Through the window, you can see the TWA Constellation airplane, cuckoo clock, butterfly, and a castle on the hill in the window view.
Offset
French Restauration Period Clock
Located in Charleston, SC
Under the dial ,in dark patina bronze , a pair of cornucopia and on the plinth a winged angel sitting on a guirland of flowers held at each end by a butterfly.The clock stands on 4 ...
Bronze
A Swedish Art Deco Tall Case Clock by Malmsten & Johnson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Veneered with rosewood, satinwood, and tulipwood and inlaid with brass stringing; the circular face enclosing a sun and butterfly, and clock case with three scenes showing the passag...
French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Macclesfield, GB
The porcelain has a hand painted silver and gilt floral leaf design with bird and butterfly glass beaded embellishment. The clock has a French eight day movement which strikes the ho...
Brass
BAUME & MERCIER Capeland 65383 Diamond Bezel Watch
By Baume & Mercier
Located in San Fernando, CA
Baume & Mercier Capeland 65383 Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet Approx. 28mm Case Diamond Fixed Bezel Sapphire crystal Silver Dial with Silvertone and diamond markers Hour, minute a...
Diamond
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
$9,850
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
$5,456 / set
H 3.55 in W 12.6 in D 6.11 in
20thC Solid Silver Novelty Five-Piece 'Gardening' Condiment Set, Garrard c.1994
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful 20th Century English novelty solid silver five-piece 'gardening' cruet set. Comprising of a pepper modelled as a watering can, a mustard pot modelled as a flower pot with...
Silver
$40,749
H 26.38 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The movement is contained in an unusually large (67 cm!) white marble obelisk which is surmounted by an armillary sphere finial. The front with a panel chased with nymphs supporting ...
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning 1970s sunburst starburst Junghans wall clock. Made of heavy resin, gilded, with a junghans battery operated clockwork. working condition. Will look great on your wall. Nice ...
Resin
$34,964Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 41 in D 2 in
Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting
By Willem Wissing
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Willem Wissing. Wissing settled in England and emerged as Peter Lely's most important pupil after his de...
Oil
$940
H 24 in W 19.5 in D 5 in
Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Era French wall clock by Sarda Besancon. Features an oviform with serpentine ebonized wood and a glass face. The beautiful clock face is enameled porcel...
Porcelain, Glass, Hardwood
$18,100Sale Price|24% Off
H 39.5 in W 53 in D 25 in
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, with exquisite detail and craft...
Wood, Velvet
$87,321 / set
H 79.14 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
André Arbus pair of celadon green lacquered wardrobes gilt brass 1930
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of André Arbus wardrobes is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room. It was designed by André Arbus in the late 1930s. Made out of solid oak ...
Brass
$583
H 12.41 in Dm 12.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass. One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. Electric, batt...
Metal, Brass
Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...
Ormolu
$1,047
H 1.58 in Dm 14.57 in
Very Rare Hutschenreuther Sunburst Wall Clock in Porcelain, Germany, 1960s
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant, decorative, extremely rare. Very good condition. High end quality.
Porcelain
Wall Clock " Atlanta ", Germany, around 1960s
Located in Wien, Au
Wall clock " Atlanta " germany, around 1960s Original condition of the case Battery operated, not mechanical.
Brass
$15,717
H 9 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
$197,927
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$1,650,000
H 30.57 in W 20 in D 13.13 in
Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
Located in New Orleans, LA
"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...
Marble
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.