9.5" in diameter
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Rare Rörstrand
9.5" in diameter
Friday, August 30, 2013
Mondrian-a-like
16", 6"
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Atomic Age Porcelain
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
The September Issue
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Thai Treasure
Traditionally seen as a lid to a rain drum, but appreciated here as an art piece. The intricacy of the craftsmanship is worthy of display on a decorative stand. This is a 20th century sold bronze version of what is likely a centuries old traditional craft. Seeing it this way feels modern and I think a great conversation piece to add to a contemporary setting.
27" x 20.5" x 9"
27" x 20.5" x 9"
Monday, August 26, 2013
Barbini Genie
A rarity in both color and form. This large scale mid-century Barbini bottle is best described as 'fancy', given its ultra-feminine mix of hues from blush to hot pink and alternating opalescence. Dreamy like a genie bottle should be.
Over 19" tall
Over 19" tall
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Magnificent Monolith
75 lbs of multifaceted modernist bronze from the Balkan born Gualtiero Mocenni, an internationally acclaimed artist who mostly made his mark in Milan. The fashion capital of Italy is his home and, in fact, home to several of his large scale public works in any number of materials including stone and wood. This piece of varying planes of patina and black lacquer over bronze (signed and numbered 3/10) was created in 1980.
22" tall x 8.5" wide x 7.5" depth
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Double-Bubbles
9"
Friday, August 23, 2013
Bamboo for You
7.5"
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Carving Our Niche
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Silky Sequel
15" and 8"
Monday, August 19, 2013
Silky Sgraffito
15"
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Our Grand Tour Continues...
20"
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Out of Africa
23" with our custom lucite base
Friday, August 16, 2013
Odd Couple
...and by odd I mean unusual, and by that I mean unique and special. Small stopper bottles in crazed ceramic incised with a cartoonish illustration of a pigtailed gal with a fruit basket atop her head?!
The real surprise is that we have two and that they are by the famous and quite serious Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstand!
8.5"
The real surprise is that we have two and that they are by the famous and quite serious Carl Harry Stalhane for Rorstand!
8.5"
Thursday, August 15, 2013
The Birds
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Glossy Glass
Found in the pages of the September issue of Elle Decor is the tres chic Paris apartment of fashion designer Yvan Mispelaere. Among his eclectic collection of curiosities (a surreal design trend we absolutely approve of) are our glass wares - a minty Cenedese bowl and Italian bottle above seem to be ours. Also credited to us - a collection of baby blues from Empoli and a French Opaline perfume featured in the spread as well. Check out the Jet-Set Style issue - on newsstands now.
Editorial photo credit: Matthieu Salvaing
Editorial photo credit: Matthieu Salvaing
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Dalek Design
Any Dr. Who fan will get the reference (and the recent re-casting of the namesake role, not to mention the 50 year anniversary, has Who in the news all over again). Since 1963, one of the good doctor's main rivals in the science fiction series is a nemesis by the name of "Dalek" - a recurring killing machine that seems to follow the time traveler through the ages. This great German vase by Friedrich would have been made during the same early 60s era. Coincidence? "Who" knows!
7.5" x 6
Monday, August 12, 2013
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Portrait of Apollo
9 x 9
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Massive Bitossi
With proportions like 19" x 13" - this is an unusually large example of a Bitossi ceramic vase. Also of note is the lack of colors. We often see the Rimini Blue or other multi-color combinations, but the single terracotta tone is an intrigueing surprise. Of course, the signature incising is still here, along with the rough surface and the very 50s proportions.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Great Bang for Your Buck
My header is not meant in any way to suggest a bargain. On the contrary, this is a rare and remarkable work from the 1940s studio of the great Danish ceramicist Arne Bang. As we all know, rarity dictates value...and this piece has all the hallmarks of a truly collectible ceramic. A clean form made complex by multiple layers of mottled matte blue/green crystalline glaze. The flourish of berries and flora are his signature Asian homage.
6"
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Grand Tour Souvenier
7" tall
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Diamonds Are Forever
8.5" x 5.5"
Monday, August 5, 2013
Lava Dots
A beige background is dotted with little cobalt lunar raised dots on this hour-glass shaped West German ceramic from the 1960s. Groovy and graphic all at once.
10"
10"
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Magnificent Mari
Teal and cobalt blue stripes decorate this unusual pattern from Scandinavian ceramicist Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, 1950s.
Just over 14"
Just over 14"
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Super-Graphic Ceramics
Heights: around 9" each
Friday, August 2, 2013
Deluxe Duo
There are levels of luxury when it comes to collectible glass - and these two are definitely top tier. We have literally been searching for years for a pair of this style Barbini to become available. The striped pattern is part of a collection based on the circus tent. Perhaps the popularity of Pagliacci in Italian culture inspired their design. The graceful lines are quite refined, the heaviness of the glass, the subtlety of the blue color, and the generous amount of gold within all add to the value.
Made exculsively for the American market, late 1940s to early 1950s.
26", 20"
Made exculsively for the American market, late 1940s to early 1950s.
26", 20"
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Mod Mystery
An odd mix of styles - the top is pure pop art, while the base is art-deco-architectural. Such eclecticism makes this unique piece so hard to place. It feels like a futurist attraction from a world's fair. Probably German, definitely 60s.
10.5"
10.5"
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