Art Deco Treasures

Cranes

artdecotreasuresadmin — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 11:14:15 +0000

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

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French Art Deco

artdecotreasuresadmin — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:21:06 +0000

French Art Deco. France was the birthplace of Art Deco design. It originated in the 1910’s but it wasn’t until the 1920’s to 1930’s when it began to flourish in the USA and Europe.

Parisian department stores and fashion designers also played an important part in the rise of Art Deco. Prominent businesses such as silverware firm Christofle, glass designer René Lalique, and the jewellers Louis Cartier and Boucheron began designing products in more modern styles. Beginning in 1900, department stores recruited decorative artists to work in their design studios. The decoration of the 1912 Salon d’Automne was entrusted to the department store Printemps, and that year it created its own workshop, Primavera. Reference: Wikipedia

Below are some examples and price guides of French Art Deco antiques including a Parisian cigarette dispenser and a Janesich jabot pin.

French Art Deco-style Brass Parisian Kiosk Cigarette Dispenser
c. 1930, ht. 9 1/4, base rim dia. 3 7/8 in.

Sold for US$153 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023

TWO PANELS OF FRENCH ART DECO RAYON LAMPAS
CIRCA 1920-30

With a black and crimson ground depicting large scale pomegranates in shades of silver and gray atop chinoiserie-style tables
881⁄2 in. (224.8 cm.) long, 48 in. (122 cm.) wide

Sold for USD 252 at Christie’s in 2023

JANESICH, DIAMOND AND ONYX JABOT PIN
Containing triangular and calibre cut onyx and numerous rose cut diamonds. Mounted in platinum. 2 1/4 x 7/16 inches.
Engraved: JANESICH 12872.
Stamp: (French hallmark).
Gross weight: 2.89 dwt.

Sold for US$1,500 at Hindman in 2023

Art Deco Wax Mannequin Head, with glass eyes and period hat. Size: 13” x 8” x 9” (33 x 20 x 23 cm).

Sold for US$250 at Material Culture in 2023

Circa 1920 French Art Deco Bronze Sculptures Dogs on Onyx Base
Dimension: 8-1/2″ x 11-1/2″ x 6″

Sold for US$200 at World of Antiques, Inc. in 2023

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Wrought Iron

artdecotreasuresadmin — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 08:11:42 +0000

Wrought iron is an iron alloy with a much lower carbon content than cast iron. It is malleable and therefore has often been used alongside other materials such as marble or glass because it could be hammered and rolled into shape. It was often used in lamp design as well as garden features such as gates and fences.

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco wrought iron antiques including a pair of Muller Freres lamps and a marble console with wrought iron leg.

Art Deco Wrought Iron Console,
circa 1925, black marble top over metal apron with leaf and vine motif, raised on a single foliate decorated leg, ht. 30, wd. 27 1/4, dp. 13 in.

Sold for US$382.50 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023

Pair of Muller Frères Art Deco Iron and Glass Parrot-Form Table Lamps
Circa1930
Each fashioned as a wrought iron parrot on a perch holding a lantern with orange orb-form globe shade from it’s beak, iron frame unsigned, each shade etched Muller Fres Luneville. Height 22 inches.

Sold for 10,710 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2022

Hand-wrought iron and marble dressing table vanity, France., c. 1925. Art Deco Moderne.

Sold for US$300 at Uniques and Antiques, Inc. in 2023

French Art Deco Wrought Iron & Green Glass Grape Lamp measures H: 27″

Sold for US$150 at Bruce Kodner Galleries in 2023

Art Deco Style of Samuel Yellin (Ukrainian/American, 1884-1940)
Gate
wrought iron, brass
H 70 x W 52 inches.

Sold for US$1,600 at Hindman in 2023

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Greek Revival

artdecotreasuresadmin — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:28:07 +0000

Greek Revival. Archaeological discoveries during the Art Deco era led to an interest in ancient designs such as Roman, Egyptian and Greek. The Greek key design found its way onto many items including watches, jewelry and everyday household objects. Statues or figurines, including bronzes, also had Ancient Greek designs to them such as gods and other classical figures.

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco Greek revival inspired antiques including a figure of Orpheus and a travel clock with a Greek key design to the rim.

Percy Bryant Baker (1881-1970)
Music
inscribed ‘© / Bryant Baker / 1932’ (along the base) and inscribed ‘NO.I’ (on the base) and inscribed ‘no 1. B.B’ (underneath the base)
bronze with brown patina
25 in. (63.5 cm.) high, on a 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high wooden base.

In this work, it is believed that Baker depicts Orpheus, the fabled musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek mythology standing in an elegant contrapposto pose with his right arm extended outward. Cradled in Orpheus’ left arm is his lyre that his father Apollo gave to him and that he played with such mastery that neither enemies nor beasts could resist his melodies. Bryant has given Orpheus’ an expression of anguish and sorrow, suggesting that Bryant is possibly depicting the moment in the story of Orpheus and Eurydice when Orpheus, learning of Eurydice’s death, sung his grief with his lyre, moving every human and God.

Sold for US$5,100 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

Asprey & Co Ltd, an Art Deco 9ct gold cigarette case, of engine-turned design and Greek key motif border, with sliding mechanism, maker’s marks for Asprey & Co Ltd, hallmarks for London 1927, patent number 21914, length 13.5cm, 204.7g

Sold for £2,400 at Kinghams Auctioneers in 2022

18k Gold Platinum Tiffany Greek Key Enamel Watch

18k Gold & Platinum Tiffany Stunning Greek Key Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch. Pristine condition. Ultra-thin high grade movement with 18 Jewels and 8 Adjustments. Greek Key enamel is in incredible condition. Circa:1920s

Sold for US$1,300 at Hess Fine Auctions in 2022

Art Deco Chain Link 14K Gold and Seed Pearl Choker and Bracelet, each made of green and rose gold chain link with Greek key motif and seed pearl decorated clasp, the bracelet clasp with safety chain (both marked on clasp ’14’ with Greek letter Psi, tests 14K). Dimensions of bracelet: 1 3/4 in. x 6 1/2 in. Total weight: 32.66 dwt.

Sold for US$1,700 Everard Auctions & Appraisals in 2022

Lacloche 14K Gold & Silver Travel Clock
20th century
the Art Deco dial signed “Lacloche, France,” bezel with Greek key motif
2 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 inches

Sold for US$2,200 at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery in 2021

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Raymond Subes

artdecotreasuresadmin — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:42:42 +0000

Raymond Subes was a French metalworker who was born in 1891. He studied at the Ecole Boule and Ecole des Arts Decoratifs. He made some excellent items during the Art Deco era including lamps and screens.

Below are some examples and price guides to Art Deco antiques made by Raymond Subes including a floor lamp and some console tables.

RAYMOND SUBES (1891-1970)
Floor Lamp circa 1935
wrought iron, martelé finish, with alabaster shade height 67in (170cm); diameter of shade 24in (61cm)

Sold for US$8,925 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2022

RAYMOND SUBES (1893-1970), FOR EMILE-JACQUES RUHLMANN (1879-1933)
A Bench, circa 1931
patinated wrought-iron, leather upholstery
19 in. (48.3 cm.) high, 79 in. (200.7 cm.) wide, 23 5/8 in. (60 cm.) deep

Sold for USD 25,000 at Christie’s in 2018

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Raymond Subes

Pair of Console Tables circa 1929 each impressed RUHLMANN R. SUBES patinated iron, marble

35 1/2 x 43 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (90.2 x 110.5 x 54.6 cm) each

Sold for 21,420 USD at Sotheby’s in 2022

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Egyptian Revival

artdecotreasuresadmin — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:56:13 +0000

The Egyptian Revival style began in the early 19th century but it also became fashionable during the Art Deco era as well. The Art Deco era was around the same time that Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922 and the interest in Egyptian art surged during this time.

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco Egyptian Revival antiques including a bronze figure by Chiparus and a scarab necklace.

DEMETRE CHIPARUS (ROMANIAN, 1886-1947) FOR ETLING
‘Egyptian Dancer’: A Patinated Bronze Figure, circa 1925
small version, raised on a striated marble plinth inset with a bronze decorative panel
29.5cm high, marble engraved ‘D.H.Chiparus’ and ‘ETLING/Paris’

Sold for £ 5,312 (US$ 6,271) inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2020

AN EXQUISITE CARTIER ART DECO MULTI-GEM AND DIAMOND EGYPTIAN REVIVAL BROOCH
Cushion, baguette and oval cabochon emeralds, baguette, tapered baguette and French-cut rubies, tapered baguette and trapezoid-cut sapphires, single and old-cut diamonds, onyx plaques, platinum, circa 1924, signed Cartier, Londres, numbered, red Cartier case

Sold for USD 268,750 at Christie’s in 2021

Antique Egyptian Revival Gilt-Metal and Faience Pendant-Necklace
2 blue faience scarabs, c.1925. Length 19 1/2 inches.

Sold for $441 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2022

1920’s 6ft Egyptian Revival Panels

Sold for US$200 at Flannery’s Estate Services in 2022

FRENCH EGYPTIAN REVIVAL THERMOMETER

POLISHED BRASS FARENHEIT AND REAUMUR BLACK MARBLE BASE ART DECO ERA 10 1/2″ X 4″ X 3 1/2″

Sold for US$250 at Hartzell’s Auction Gallery, Inc. in 2022

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Sunburst Patterns

artdecotreasuresadmin — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:24:15 +0000

Sunburst patterns were popular during the Art Deco era up to the 1940’s and later. The design consists of geometric lines radiating from a circle, either at the base or central. It basically resembles a stylized setting or full sun. The design has been found in jewelry, clocks, cigarette cases and other objects including enamel.

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco sunburst patterns in antiques including an enameled open face dress watch and an enamel cigarette case.

MIDO. A FINE ART DECO 18K ENAMELED GOLD OPEN FACE DRESS WATCH
Date: 1920’s
Movement: 18-jewel nickel finished manual winding lever, bimetallic balance, overcoiled spring
Dial: gilt, green minute ring enclosing green arabic chapters, subsidiary seconds, pierced gold hands
Case: elongated hexagonal with snap back, the lid enameled with stylized sunburst over clouds, cabochon sapphire crown
Size: 46mm

Sold for US$ 3,750 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2017

IMPORTANT ART-DECO DIAMOND SUNBURST BROOCH AND PAIR OF EARRINGS, The brooch set with multi cut diamonds, the center of domes design, flanked with diamonds on all sprays. The earrings of double set with a double row of diamonds with a cascading diamond double row between. Diamonds totalling approx. 22 ct. W. brooch 5.7 cm. W. earrings 2.6 cm. 44.1 grams. With fitted box.

Sold for £11,000 at Auction Zero in 2022

Pair of French Art Deco Ceiling Lights

early 20th century, three light form, molded glass sunburst shade with gilt artichoke drop, unmarked.
14 x 16 in. diameter

Sold for US$300 at Leland Little in 2022

A George V Art Deco silver cigarette case, Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1922, sunburst design champagne guilloche enamel cover with central jade type and marcasite mount, gilt interior, approximate weight all in 3.09ozt

Sold for £220 at Kinghams Auctioneers in 2022

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Architectural Grills

artdecotreasuresadmin — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:39:19 +0000

Architectural grills are openwork, usually metal but not always, features which are both decorative and practical. They are often put over windows and doors.

Below are some examples and price guides of architectural grills including a window grill and a grill with a stylized figure of Lady Justice.

An Art Deco bronze architectural window grill

Second-Quarter 20th Century
The bronze window grill with geometric and floral motifs
30″ H x 30.25″ W x 0.5″ D

Sold for US$650 at John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. in 2022

Pair Art Deco Architectural Bronze Grills w Figures of Lady Justice Wielding Sword

Circa 1930 Architectural Bronze Grills or Panels with stylized figure of Lady Justice designed by Sculptor R. Phillips Sanderson. Note that these identical bronze grills can be found at the front entrance of the Cochise County Courthouse in Bisbee, Arizona which was designed by architect Roy Place in 1931.

Sold for US$3,000 at Richard Opfer Auctioneering, Inc. in 2022

Art Deco Style Architectural Grille
brass
98cm. by 86cm., 38½ by 33¾in.
Made circa 1930.

Sold for 563 GBP at Sotheby’s in 2017

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Ladies Fob Watches

artdecotreasuresadmin — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:47:37 +0000

Ladies Fob Watches. Fob watch is another term for pocket watch, however, it is well suited to watches which were made to hang either on a pendant or lapel rather than in a gentleman’s pocket. Ladies fob watches from the Art Deco era were glamorous in design. They could be made to hang from either a pendant or lapel and were often decorated in a way which concealed the watch, for example, they could be disguised as either a pendant or a brooch. Many would be set with gemstones.

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco ladies fob watches including an onyx and diamond fob watch by Chaumet and a Tiffany & Co diamond watch.

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Pocket Watches

artdecotreasuresadmin — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:29:06 +0000

Pocket watches were still worn during the Art Deco era even though wristwatches were now becoming more popular with men as well as with ladies. The widespread use of pocket watches in a professional environment finally came to an end in approximately 1943. The Royal Navy of the British military distributed to their sailors Waltham pocket watches, which were nine-jewel movements, with black dials, and numbers coated with radium for visibility in the dark, in anticipation of the eventual D-Day invasion. Reference: Wikipedia

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco pocket watches including a Patek Philippe platinum open face watch and an Audemars Piguet watch.

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Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet

artdecotreasuresadmin — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:56:39 +0000

Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880–1950) was a French sculptor of Belgian birth who worked during the early-to-mid 20th century. The subject matter of her best known work was primarily Arab female dancers. The majority of her career output in sculpture can be classified as being of the Art Deco style.

Colinet was a frequent exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Francais and Salon des Independents art exhibitions in Paris. Her sculptures, most of which depicted beautifully figured, energized, and dramatic female forms, were exhibited posthumously at the Paris Salon for nearly 30 years. Reference: Wikipedia

Below are some examples, information and price guides of Art Deco figures by Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet including her maker’s mark and her Dancer of the Daggers sculpture.

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Gold Cigarette Boxes

artdecotreasuresadmin — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:38:48 +0000

Gold cigarette boxes of the Art Deco period are extremely collectible but they often come with a high price tag. Considering the price of gold this is not surprising. As with most Art Deco fashions, they often come with strong geometric lines. Another fashion was oriental designs.

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco gold cigarette boxes including a French gold and lacquer box and a Tiffany box.

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