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What is a gazing ball used for?
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Gazing balls are used for decorating gardens. These orbs are generally placed atop a pedestal or wrought iron base. They were believed to bring good luck and ward off evil, but nowadays, they are used just for decorative purposes. Find a collection of antique, new and vintage building and garden elements today on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Blue Mercury Glass Gazing Ball
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two-piece mercury glass gazing ball or sculpture with an alluring ice blue color and modern
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Blue Mercury Glass Gazing Ball
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two-piece mercury glass gazing ball or sculpture with an alluring ice blue color and modern
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Mercury Glass
Gazing Ball (Van Gogh Wheatfield with Cypresses)
By Jeff Koons
Located in Chicago, IL
"Gazing Ball (Van Gogh Wheatfield with Cypresses)"
2017
Edition of 20
Archival Pigment Print on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Rag Paper, Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
STILL-LIFE WITH SCALE AND GAZING BALL
By Beth Lipman
Located in New York, NY
black glass sculpture on a wood table depicting a scale and a gazing ball.
Price includes travel
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Price Upon Request
Red and White Crystal Gazing Ball
Located in Garnerville, NY
An outstanding and beautiful crystal gazing ball with stand. The glass is a fine mixture of red and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Globes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Gazing Ball (Manet Olympia) - Contemporary print by American artist Jeff Koons
By Jeff Koons
Located in London, GB
Jeff Koons
Gazing Ball (Manet Olympia), 2017
Signed and dated lower margin
Archival pigment print
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Archival Pigment
