Cranes were popular motifs and sculptures during the Art Deco era and especially in Asian antiques. In Japan, the crane symbolizes good fortune and longevity so it can often be depicted in Japanese wares.
Below are some examples and price guides of cranes depicted in Art Deco antiques including a Boch Freres ceramic vase and a figural mantel clock.
Boch Freres Art Deco Ceramic Vase,
Belgium, 1924, decorated with wading cranes, indistinct circular ink mark, ink stamp “La Maitress,” ink mark “D845 Hummel,” ht. 12 1/4 in. (31 cm).
Sold for US$612 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2023
Three Art Deco Carved Walnut Plaques, deer, 9 1/4 in. x 12 1/2 in.; crane, 10 in. x 11 3/4 in.; and figure, 13 3/4 in. x 8 3/4 in.
Sold for US$750 at Neal Auction Company in 2023
Large Art Deco Cranes Sculpture Mantel Clock
Sold for US$600 at GLOBAL NETWORTH AUCTIONS in 2023
Hand Blown Art Glass Cranes & Wax Waterlilies. Largest crane 10.25H x 5.25W x 3.375D in. Smallest crane 3.625H x 5.125W x 1.375D in. Largest flower 3.625W x 2.0625H in. Smallest flower 1.75H x 2.625W in
Sold for US$280 at Clark’s Auction Company in 2023
Handwoven Chinese Art Deco Room Rug
The open chocolate brown field with spandrels decorated with cranes and foliate motifs
9′ x 11′ 8″
Sold for US$250 at Link Auction Galleries in 2023
