Certainly one-of-a-kind, whimsical, works of art, in Venetian glass, a most rare and unusual, ornamental pair of fireplace tongs and matching poker. In diciannovesimo vetro veneziano di C, accoppiamento il più raro ed il più insolito, ornamentale delle tenaglie del camino e mazza di corrispondenza. These sculptural pieces demonstrate several of the finer details of old Venetian glass, including blue-tint "opal" glass (opalescent) handles; a curious "eye" of lattimo (opaque white) and black on ... Click for details
E. 20th Century Wedgwood, Black Basalt figure of Josiah Wedgwood, H:8.5". Historically speaking Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery busin... Click for details
19th Century Decorative Wedgwood Covered Urn, in light blue Jasperware, "The Dancing Hours", H:8.5". Historically speaking Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to... Click for details
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Sculpture, Santos of St. Anthony and Christ Child both with orginal glass eyes, H: 31" W:11" D:9" Conservation of the paint surface and slight abrasions were conducted by FACL Laboratory in Santa Barbara, Scott Haskins clientele range from Museums Nationally. Historically, Santos makers worked in the European tradition of polychrome (painted wooden) sculpture. Typically, a santero carved and sanded with the use of a locally available wood then detailed to achieve... Click for details
Small Bronze Sculpture of either "Summer" or "Harvest." Unmarked. Lovely patina, carrying a sickle and grape clusters. 7.5" (19.05 cm) tall, 2" (5.08 cm) diameter base. Excellent condition. c. 1890-1920. $16 US Shipping.
Decorative 19th Century Polychrome Painted Cherub on a silver gilt pedestal base, H:24.5" W:9" D:7". Cherub or plural Putti, a nude, chubby child figure, often with wings, frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Derived from personifications of love, or Eros figures, in Greek and Roman art, putti came to be used to portray cherubim in Italian paintings of the 15th century, especially those of the Madonna ... Click for details
Antoine Louis Barye, French, 1796-1875, Bronze Rabbit, Circa 1850. A fine 19th century small bronze depicting a rabbit feeding on a head of cabbage. The piece has a fine rich patina and is fitted on its original white marble base. Condition: Very good. The bronze is signed Barye near the tail. Dimensions without base, Length 3 1/2", Width 2 1/8", Height 1 1/2".
Decorative Archectural Mirror with engaged colums and a dome top with carved liar motif. H:38.5" W:10 1/4" D:3.5". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative A... Click for details
Decorative European Carved Gilt Wood Cherub, H:12" W:8", Circa 1900. In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic literature, a cherub is a celestial winged being with human, animal, or birdlike characteristics who functions as a throne bearer of the deity. Derived from ancient Middle Eastern mythology and iconography, these celestial beings serve important liturgical and intercessory functions in the hierarchy of angels. The term most likely derives from the Akkadian karibu, or kuribu (from the verb karab... Click for details
