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18th century round stone ornament
18th century round stone ornament

18th century round stone ornament

Located in Vosselaar, BE

On its own it has the feeling of a intriguing ancient disc with the weathered surface almost looking like a faded sunray dial.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

German Kabirski Noctis Oxidized Silver Skull Signet Ring
German Kabirski Noctis Oxidized Silver Skull Signet Ring

German Kabirski Noctis Oxidized Silver Skull Signet Ring

By German Kabirski

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This handcrafted silver ring, forged in oxidized 925 sterling silver, features a stamped skull design, pressed deep into its rugged surface like an ancient mark of fate. Weathered an...

Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Diamond City Ring Lapponia 1976 Björn Weckström Yellow Gold and Platinum
Diamond City Ring Lapponia 1976 Björn Weckström Yellow Gold and Platinum

Diamond City Ring Lapponia 1976 Björn Weckström Yellow Gold and Platinum

By Bjorn Weckstrom

Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The ring is crafted from rich 18kt yellow gold, showcasing a signature nugget-like finish that resembles ancient rock or a lunar surface. This warm gold provides a striking contrast ...

Category

20th Century Finnish Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Lapidari (Lapidary)
Lapidari (Lapidary)

Joan MiróLapidari (Lapidary), 1981

$5,928Sale Price|20% Off

Lapidari (Lapidary)

By Joan Miró

Located in OPOLE, PL

The etched lines resemble incisions, sharp and deliberate, while the soft aquatint areas evoke the textured surfaces of ancient tablets. The result is an image that feels both modern...

Category

1980s Surrealist More Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Aqua Fossil II Set Of 2 Mirrors in Alabaster & Mirror Glass by Amarist Studio
Aqua Fossil II Set Of 2 Mirrors in Alabaster & Mirror Glass by Amarist Studio

Aqua Fossil II Set Of 2 Mirrors in Alabaster & Mirror Glass by Amarist Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Aqua Fossil Mirrors are a set of two sculptural mirrors carved from a single block of alabaster, a sedimentary stone formed millions of years ago through the evaporation of an ancien...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Alabaster

Set Of 6 Aqua Fossil Wall Mirrors in Alabaster & Glass Mirror by Amarist Studio
Set Of 6 Aqua Fossil Wall Mirrors in Alabaster & Glass Mirror by Amarist Studio

Set Of 6 Aqua Fossil Wall Mirrors in Alabaster & Glass Mirror by Amarist Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Each piece reads as a vestige of an ancient sea: a translucent surface where erosion, pressure, and time are compressed into matter.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Alabaster

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s

Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Dove Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

The dove is finished in a luminous, glossy blue glaze, animated by Londi’s signature hand-incised geometric patterning inspired by ancient Etruscan motifs. The carved surface catches...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Vintage Monumental Sculptural Figurative Face Vessel Floor Vase
Vintage Monumental Sculptural Figurative Face Vessel Floor Vase

Vintage Monumental Sculptural Figurative Face Vessel Floor Vase

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

The tall teardrop form and textured stone-like surface evoke ancient ceramic traditions while maintaining a modern, minimalist expression.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Guest from the Futur
Guest from the Futur

Guest from the Futur

Located in Zofingen, AG

A blue figure, outlined in gold, appears upon an ochre surface of an ancient fresco — a herald of what has not yet happened, yet already woven into the fabric of being.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam
Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam

Glyph Carved Reclaimed Teak Geometric Sconce by Evam

Located in Udaipur, IN

Carved in reclaimed teak with an oiled finish, its geometry is at once ancient and modern. The circular surface reveals intersecting lines and forms, celebrating the universal langua...

Category

2010s Indian International Style Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood, Teak

Italian Travertine Table With Swiss Edge & Ash Base With Silver Metal Frame
Italian Travertine Table With Swiss Edge & Ash Base With Silver Metal Frame

Italian Travertine Table With Swiss Edge & Ash Base With Silver Metal Frame

Located in İnegöl, TR

The tabletop rests upon matching solid travertine pedestal legs, creating a seamless, monolithic silhouette that feels both ancient and contemporary. The surface is expertly honed to...

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Handcrafted Sculptural Italian Travertine Table - Monolith Dining Table
Handcrafted Sculptural Italian Travertine Table - Monolith Dining Table

Handcrafted Sculptural Italian Travertine Table - Monolith Dining Table

Located in İnegöl, TR

The tabletop rests upon matching solid travertine pedestal legs, creating a seamless, monolithic silhouette that feels both ancient and contemporary. The surface is expertly honed to...

Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Vintage Boho Ceramic Terracotta Face Vase
Vintage Boho Ceramic Terracotta Face Vase

Vintage Boho Ceramic Terracotta Face Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage boho terracotta vase is crowned with a circle of sculpted heads—each one expressive, haunting, and full of ancient mystique. The textured surface is richly worn with ear...

Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar
Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar

Burmese Pyu/Mon Cast Bronze Monk Sculpture, 10th–12th Century, Myanmar

Located in Ukiah, CA

The figure depicts a monk in deep contemplation, seated in meditation with a serene yet distinctive face characterized by prominent “bug” eyes, short, rounded ears, and a small, gent...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

Butterflies, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A pattern of butterflies extrapolated from ancient zoological books covers the surface of this precious vase.

Category

2010s Italian Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Desert Light No. 2

Desert Light No. 2

Located in Columbia, MO

Her abstract images read as cropped portions of ancient, geological surfaces, with textural variety hinting at fault lines, mineral veins, aged moss, and calcification.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wax, Pigment

Desert Light No. 3

Desert Light No. 3

Located in Columbia, MO

Her abstract images read as cropped portions of ancient, geological surfaces, with textural variety hinting at fault lines, mineral veins, aged moss, and calcification.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wax, Pigment

Desert Light No. 1

Desert Light No. 1

Located in Columbia, MO

Her abstract images read as cropped portions of ancient, geological surfaces, with textural variety hinting at fault lines, mineral veins, aged moss, and calcification.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wax, Pigment

Vague Cabinet
Vague Cabinet

Vague Cabinet

$34,795 / item

Vague Cabinet

By Monica Gasperini

Located in Milan, IT

Composed of delicate and harmonious lines, it is fashioned of turquoise-lacquered wood enriched with gold-finished brass details. Reminiscent of ancient Greece tunics, its pleated su...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Bronze Sable Antelope Bust - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture - Limited edition
Bronze Sable Antelope Bust - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture - Limited edition

Bronze Sable Antelope Bust - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture - Limited edition

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Tethered To The Echos of You" a stunning textural painting with blues and grays
"Tethered To The Echos of You" a stunning textural painting with blues and grays

"Tethered To The Echos of You" a stunning textural painting with blues and grays

By Katherine Filice

Located in Hollister, CA

The buried canvas adds a tactile memory of the earth, making the surface feel both ancient and immediate. It’s a meditation on longing, memory, and the pull we feel toward what remai...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Driftwood, Charcoal, Found Objects, Archival Ink, Mica

James Mont Style Bronze Table Lamp with Patinated Finish on Lucite Base
James Mont Style Bronze Table Lamp with Patinated Finish on Lucite Base

James Mont Style Bronze Table Lamp with Patinated Finish on Lucite Base

By James Mont

Located in Atlanta, GA

The lamp’s elongated silhouette is richly detailed with raised motifs, including stylized florals and mythical figures that evoke the surface of ancient ritual vessels. Its sharply t...

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Butterfly Round Brass Wall Mirror by Richard Hutten
Butterfly Round Brass Wall Mirror by Richard Hutten

Butterfly Round Brass Wall Mirror by Richard Hutten

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Milan, IT

Romantic and refined, this wall mirror evokes light-hearted childhood memories thanks to the delicate brass butterfly that seemingly just landed onto its surface. Since Ancient Egypt...

Category

2010s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture
Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture

Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic
Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic

Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Looking at the engraved ridges and markings vividly expressed on each and every piece of tile one can witness ancient history in real-time. Quite visible through the floor's natural ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Flooring

Materials

Limestone

Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic
Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic

Old Flooring Antique Tile Reclaimed Limestone Vintage Salvaged Cladding Rustic

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Looking at the engraved ridges and markings vividly expressed on each and every piece of tile one can witness ancient history in real-time. Quite visible through the floor's natural ...

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Flooring

Materials

Limestone

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Candelabra
Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Candelabra

Sculptural Bronze Giraffe Candelabra

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Zulu Warrior Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris - Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture
Zulu Warrior Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris - Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture

Zulu Warrior Sculpture in Bronze Verdigris - Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Matching Set of Copper Luster Bowl and Box by Ugo Zaccagnini
Matching Set of Copper Luster Bowl and Box by Ugo Zaccagnini

Matching Set of Copper Luster Bowl and Box by Ugo Zaccagnini

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

The surfaces shimmer with an iridescent, timeworn glow, as if excavated from an ancient tomb, yet the execution is distinctly modern and stylized.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Earthenware

Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude - African Sculpture
Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude - African Sculpture

Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude - African Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture
Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture

Bronze Rhino Bust Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Turkana Girl - Bronze African Sculpture
Turkana Girl - Bronze African Sculpture

Turkana Girl - Bronze African Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone, Bronze

Elizabeth Gage 18K Gold Sculptural Scroll Earrings, 28 Grams
Elizabeth Gage 18K Gold Sculptural Scroll Earrings, 28 Grams

Elizabeth Gage 18K Gold Sculptural Scroll Earrings, 28 Grams

By Elizabet Gage

Located in Miami, FL

The organic relief and dimensional surface treatment evoke ancient and Etruscan influences interpreted through a distinctly late 20th century British lens.

Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Band Man or Unisex Ring
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Band Man or Unisex Ring

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Band Man or Unisex Ring

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Weighing 15 grams and standing at a height of 0.31 inches (1.4 cm), this design draws inspiration from the robust stone structures of ancient fortresses. The handcrafted surfaces of...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl signed Gino Cenedese
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl signed Gino Cenedese

Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Scavo Glass Bowl signed Gino Cenedese

By Gino Cenedese

Located in New York, NY

The bowl features the distinctive Scavo technique, which produces a textured, weathered surface reminiscent of ancient glass artifacts. This method gives the piece a unique, timeless...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Murano Glass

Marble Top
Marble Top

Marble Top

$11,763

Marble Top

Located in Rome, IT

Description: Sampling surface in ancient polychrome marbles with edge in Portoro marble.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Tables

Materials

Stone, Marble

Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Romacrea, Rome, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Romacrea, Rome, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Romacrea, Rome, Italy, 1960s

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Showcasing the signature artistry of Italian mid-century design, the vase features a sculptural silhouette with two elongated handles and a finely detailed depiction of a stylized ho...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Tufted Beige Wool Rug by Alexander Anisimov, Cave Art Design, New
Hand-Tufted Beige Wool Rug by Alexander Anisimov, Cave Art Design, New

Hand-Tufted Beige Wool Rug by Alexander Anisimov, Cave Art Design, New

By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander's Collection

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The rug utilizes sophisticated color transitions within a natural beige palette to mimic the weathered, stony surface of an ancient rock wall. Through a masterful cut pile technique,...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Weathered Painted Iron Medici Vases
Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Weathered Painted Iron Medici Vases

Set of Four Mid-19th Century French Weathered Painted Iron Medici Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

Made from cast iron, each vessel features the iconic Medici form with a flared lip, fluted body, and squared plinth base, a silhouette rooted in ancient Roman marble originals. The s...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Iron

Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite by Kathryn McCoy
Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite by Kathryn McCoy

Inside-Out Bowl in Desert Rose Selenite by Kathryn McCoy

By Kathryn McCoy

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Each individual mineral rosette—delicately layered in earthy tones of sand and ivory—is arranged with precision to create a soft, organic texture that feels both ancient and refined....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rock Crystal

1930s Folk Ceramic Vase with Incised Decorative Patterns by Jean Besnard, France
1930s Folk Ceramic Vase with Incised Decorative Patterns by Jean Besnard, France

1930s Folk Ceramic Vase with Incised Decorative Patterns by Jean Besnard, France

By Jean Besnard

Located in North Miami, FL

1930s ancient-inspired Art Déco folk ceramic vase with incised decorative patterns by Jean Besnard, France By: Jean Besnard Material: ceramic, clay Technique: cast, pressed, hand-cr...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vintage Boho Primitive Figurative Oil Painting
Vintage Boho Primitive Figurative Oil Painting

Vintage Boho Primitive Figurative Oil Painting

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand-painted with bold strokes and earthy tones, this striking piece captures a soulful human form with a primitive, abstract style that feels both ancient and timeless. The textured...

Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Going to the River - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture
Going to the River - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture

Going to the River - African Antelope Bronze Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Rhino Sculpture - Black Rhino Bust in Blue Verdigris
Bronze Rhino Sculpture - Black Rhino Bust in Blue Verdigris

Bronze Rhino Sculpture - Black Rhino Bust in Blue Verdigris

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture
Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture

Beginning of the Hunt - Bronze Maasai Warrior Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Double Strand Tablet Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 24 Karat Yellow Gold
Double Strand Tablet Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 24 Karat Yellow Gold

Double Strand Tablet Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in 24 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The tablet is adorned with intricate engravings and five round brilliant cut diamonds that add just a hint of sparkle to the bold, matte gold surface. The ancient-meets-modern stylin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

18/19 C. Italian Grand Tour Fine Antique Mixed Marble and Scagliola Obelisk
18/19 C. Italian Grand Tour Fine Antique Mixed Marble and Scagliola Obelisk

18/19 C. Italian Grand Tour Fine Antique Mixed Marble and Scagliola Obelisk

Located in New York, NY

Decorative elements from Ancient Egyptian architecture began to surface in European design, particularly in interior spaces.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Obelisks

Materials

Marble

Descanso Koi 2024, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper

Descanso Koi 2024, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper

By Daniel Clarke

Located in Yardley, PA

In the heart of the garden, was a stone enclosure, Surrounding an ancient jade pond. The surface was garnished with lush water lilies, The rocks at the edge were mossed grown, ...

Category

2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

In Step - Bronze Elephant Sculpture - Limited Edition of 24
In Step - Bronze Elephant Sculpture - Limited Edition of 24

In Step - Bronze Elephant Sculpture - Limited Edition of 24

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Venice, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Venice, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Mark David Smith

Located in Yardley, PA

Terra cotta roofs, sunlit washed stone surfaces, canals, and ancient faded artworks on plaster walls.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Bronze Zulu Warrior - African Tribal Sculpture - Limited Edition Sculpture
Bronze Zulu Warrior - African Tribal Sculpture - Limited Edition Sculpture

Bronze Zulu Warrior - African Tribal Sculpture - Limited Edition Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Samburu Herdsman - Bronze African Tribal Sculpture
Samburu Herdsman - Bronze African Tribal Sculpture

Samburu Herdsman - Bronze African Tribal Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Borghese Gladiator Bust Sculpture

Borghese Gladiator Bust Sculpture

By Raffaello Romanelli

Located in Milan, IT

This piece's irregular cut and antiqued patina recreate the corrosive bronze surfaces of Ancient sculptures found in the seabed, such as the Riace bronzes.

Category

2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Kudu Bull Sculpture - Bronze African Wildlife Antelope Sculpture
Kudu Bull Sculpture - Bronze African Wildlife Antelope Sculpture

Kudu Bull Sculpture - Bronze African Wildlife Antelope Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude - African Sculpture
Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude - African Sculpture

Zuri - Young Woman, Bronze Abstract Nude - African Sculpture

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buffalo Candelabra
Bronze Buffalo Candelabra

Bronze Buffalo Candelabra

By Heinrich Filter Bronze Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

I am drawn to bronze — an ancient material with a living surface that changes, deepens, and gains character over time, much like the landscapes and creatures that inspire me.

Category

2010s South African Expressionist Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Yue Celadon Cong-Shaped Vase, Western Jin Dynasty(3-5th C)
A Rare Yue Celadon Cong-Shaped Vase, Western Jin Dynasty(3-5th C)

A Rare Yue Celadon Cong-Shaped Vase, Western Jin Dynasty(3-5th C)

Located in seoul, KR

The vessel is constructed with a cylindrical inner structure and a square outer profile, conforming to the characteristic geometry of the ancient Cong (琮) form. Its surface is decora...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

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Find a variety of ancient surfaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique ancient surfaces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and limestone. There are 78 antique and vintage ancient surfaces for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 26 modern editions to choose from as well. Ancient surfaces have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of ancient surfaces to choose from, but at 1stDibs, modern, mid-century modern and Louis XVI ancient surfaces are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made ancient surfaces over the years, but those made by Thomas Engelhart, Tapis Rouge Atelier and Alison Owen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ancient Surfaces?

Ancient surfaces can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,064, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $48,892,000.