Onyx Decorative Objects

We introduce AIREDELSUR Fragancias, the new Home Scents collection is an extension of the brand's relationship with craftsmanship, such as wax candles hand-poured by artisans into un...

A beautiful, natural, brown, tan, honey, cream onyx agate dish with decorative ball sphere in the organic modern style. Piece can work as a small jewelry dish (demonstrated), a stand...

A original 1970s brass sculpture on a solid onyx base by Curtis Jeré. Dimension: 33.25" high 31" wide 15" deep. The onyx base is 6" high 5" ...

A massive life size white onyx sculpture by the Mexican master Felipe Castaneda. The sculpture was likely executed circa 1980. It highly polished ...

French Champlevé Enamel, Onyx & Ormolu Bud Vase with Applied Bee, Circa 1880 A rare and exquisitely detailed French champlevé enamel bud vase, dating to the late 19th century and in...

Handmade in Mexico Carved from a single piece of onyx One of a kind Dimensions: 23 x 17 x 4.25 in. / 60 x 43 x 10 cm A fluted, almost to the point of frilly, organic “oyster” shaped...

Vienna cold painted bronze 'Carmen' attributed to Bergman, Brilliantly enameled, of a gypsy girl with tambourine standing on a oriental rug, mount...

The onyx tealight holder set features a trio of captivating luminaries crafted from exquisite yellow onyx. Each piece showcases the breathtaking beauty of natural stone, known for it...

A very fine early 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked beauty in the midst of a graceful movement, with excellent colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a shaped onyx base and signed Lorenzl ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 21 cm Width: 15 cm Depth: 7 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Materials: Bronze and Onyx Book Ref Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley Page No: 214 SKU: 8698 ABOUT Lorenzl Veronica Josef Lorenzl, Austrian 1892 ~ 1950 Lorenzl Veronica – When looking to the designs of the Art Deco period one talented sculptor and ceramist that cannot be ignored is Josef Lorenzl. A master designer, his bronze statuettes and ceramic figural work epitomise the era perfectly. As with Preiss, Chiparus and Colinet the other great sculptors from this period, Lorenzl was inspired by the female form and the new found freedom that women enjoyed, which he executed beautifully both in his bronze and ceramic designs. Pictured right: A Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 – Modelled cast and carved as a young woman adopting a stylish pose, her costume decorated with enamelled flowers, onyx plinth, base signed Lorenzl, dress signed Crejo 10.5/8 in. (27 cm.) high. Sold for £6,250 at Christies, London (Feb 2014). Josef Lorenzl Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Ivory Deco Lady with Decoration by Crejo – Circa 1930 Although very little is known about Lorenzl’s early life we are aware that he was born in Austria in 1892 and was soon to become one of the most talented sculptors of the Art Deco Period. He started by working for a bronze foundry in Vienna Arsenal where he produced stunning Art Deco bronze statuettes. The majority of his works in bronze and ivory were of singular slim female nudes with long legs which conveyed elegance. His preference was for dancing poses which were not only evident in his singular statuettes but also in those attached to marble clocks, lamp bases and bookends. Like his contemporaries Lorenzl work was created in bronze or by using “Chryselephantine”, a Greek word which refers to the combination of various materials such as bronze, ivory, gold and silver. He signed his pieces in various ways sometimes abbreviating his name to ” R Lor”, “Lor” or “Enzl” but on some of the statuettes you will find an additional signature by Crejo. A talented painter who worked alongside Lorenzl, Crejo would paint decoration onto the statuettes such as flowers and these are the figures which bear his signature. Far more desirable with Crejo’s painting these can command a premium at auction. Recently Bonhams sold an example of Lorenzl’s work with Crejo decoration for £10,500 but the pieces created by Lorenzl alone generally fetch in the region of £2,000 – £12,000 depending on the subject matter and size. A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Pictured left: A Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950) Cold-Painted Art Deco Bronze and Onyx Timepiece with Deco Lady ~ Circa 1920. Modelled and cast as a crouching nude female figure holding a dial with onyx face, on onyx plinth raised on slate base, apparently unsigned11½ in. (31.7 cm.) high. Sold for £4,700 at Christies, London (Nov 2013). From his designs in bronze and ivory Lorenzl went on to work for the Austrian ceramics company Goldscheider. Again creating stunning sculptures of the female form collector’s are more aware of this period and his sculptures in ceramic than they are of his earlier bronze and ivory statuettes. Inspired by shape and bold colours Lorenzl’s sculptures had clean lines and geometric shapes. Although each piece possess great movement there was no intricacy or attention to detail and most of his figures wore their hair in the boyish bob which was fashionable at the time, making these simplistic and stylish figurines the epitome of Art Deco Bronze design. One of Lorenzl’s friends Stephan Dakon who he had met whilst working at the bronze foundry had the same vision and style as Lorenzl so it was the obviously thing for Lorenzl to recommend Dakon to Goldscheider when he started to work for them. Taken on as a freelance designer Dakon was of the same mindset as Lorenzl and so much of their work was very similar. People at the time even believed that the two were in fact the same person. Both the artists had an interest in the female form, dance and theatrical costume. This was enhanced with Lorenzl when he took a trip to Paris and visited Folies Bergeres. Famous dancer Josephine Baker was on stage with her chorus dancers, all wearing extremely flamboyant costumes, Lorenzl was captivated by the glamour and outlandishness of the dancers and so on his return to Austria reproduced gorgeous figurines wearing vibrant coloured costumes and in various dance poses. He was also able to use his skill as an Art Deco bronze sculptor to use the earthenware to his advantage. Carving delicate fingers and enhancing the women’s female form Lorenzl set about producing some stunning sculptures. “Captured Bird” was one of his most popular and was created in many different colours and sizes. This particular piece is of a dancing girl with a gossamer winged dress which was inspired by a dance performed by Niddy Impekoven and was also captured onto a lamp base with three figures of this elegant lady dancing around the stand.. Other dancing Deco Lady girl figurines which were created by Lorenzl include “Butterfly Wings,” “Spider-Web Dress...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Very fine quality and unusual Antique (19th century) French Louis XVI style garniture including mantel clock and pair of two-light candelabra neoclassical style, finely crafted from ...

Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. Vase dimensions: L 27 x W 22 x H 49 cm, available in different onyx and marbles. Limited Edition of 35. ...

Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Amber onyx. Vase dimensions: L 22 x W 21 x H 49 cm, available in different onyx and marbles....

Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between four different onyx stone colors: black, white/cream, blue or bordeaux Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between four different onyx stone colors: black, white/cream, blue or bordeaux Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...

A very Stylish Onyx and Chrome Clock and Garniture is the epitome of Art Deco. This mantel clock, with an unusual pendulum, has an eight day Pendule de Paris movement striking on a ...

A large and impressive French 19th century onyx and ormolu-mounted Orientalist style figural urn, Attributed to Eugène Cornu (French, d. 1875) and G. Viot...

A beautiful, natural, light grey/blue onyx agate dish, decorative object, or small bowl/vessel. Piece can work as a small jewelry dish (demonstrated), a s...

Lovely natural onyx stone ashtray, paperweight or rings bowl, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Cut and polished stone showing the mineral’s distinctive banding striations in different shades of ...

An Art Deco patinated at metal figural table lighter of Boy Golfer on an Onyx base. Made by the austrian sculpture Joesef Lorenzl. The striker wand is miss...

This antique bouilette style desk or table lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in the French Empire revival style. The lamp is composed of cast brass with a fleur de lis stylized finial and a three light candelabra with an adjustable central post. The base has a cast brass surround with an inset piece of polished green onyx. The height is adjustable, and the shade can be raised as high as twenty five inches and as low as twenty one and a half inches. Please note that the worn cardboard shade...

3.5" x 3.5" 10.6" x4.1" x 0.9" 4.7" x 4.7" 2.3" 7" x 2.9" x 3.5" The immensity feeling at the shore of Traful Lake, the source of a river, is reflected in the design of the desk set...

Measurements : 7.8" x 4.7" x 3.5" 10.6" x5.5" x 3.5" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver...

A beautiful blue grey agate onyx vessel, Organic Modern, circa 20th century. Piece can work as a small jewelry dish, a standalone decorative piece, ...

An attractive 20th Century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a dancer with her arms rearstretched in an elegant pose. The sculpture exhib...

A beautiful Italian organic Modern agate onyx marble vide-poche catchall, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy, 1970s. A great piece for a desk, vanity, walk-in-closet, nightstand o...

B.V. Fernandez, an Art Deco bronze figure, of a bare-breasted torch bearer, impressed 'Fernandez' and 'Uruguay 252,' on a green onyx base.    

This exquisite pair of 19th-century French candlesticks combines the luxurious materials of gilt bronze, cloisonné enamel, and onyx to create a stunning display of opulence and craft...

A fine and impressive 102 pound Honeycomb calcite crystal or stone. Features ten drilled holes. The stone is transparent and translucent, offering a luminous glow when accentuated by...

9.8" x 6.3" x 4.7" 11.3" x 7" x 5.8" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, b...

Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...

This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date. This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst. It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base. Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation, Dimensions in cm: Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches. Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art. Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade. The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian. But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)" The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...." Giovanni Montelatici...

A '70s modern brass and onyx/agate desk pen holder. Onyx/agate is a red burgundy hue. Pen is in fine working order. Picture frame and brass tape dispenser...

A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of solid stones, with a vertigo stability. Our pieces ...

This amazing 12" round bowl is a testament to the beauty of natural stone. Crafted from solid, finest-grade natural onyx, it showcases a captivating interplay of cream, pearl, gold, ...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

A decorative desk lot consisting of pear and able shaped paperweights with brass stems and a mosaic ashtray in Onyx marble. Manufactured in Italy during...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

We introduce AIREDELSUR Fragancias, the new Home Scents collection is an extension of the brand's relationship with craftsmanship, such as wax candles hand-poured by artisans into un...

Cuyo bookends are solid heavy beautiful pieces of geometrical onyx stone, mostly in square base and round top. Very sharm for a personal library. Our pieces are made by hand. One of...

Materials: Blue calcite, lava stone, Tikal marble, botanical onyx, green olive onyx, pink onyx **Marble and onyxes are a natural materials, so variations in markings and coloration a...

The onyx quarries of the Carolina village, in the province of San Luis, Argentina, bring a fresh air and contribute to the femininity and elegance of our line for bathrooms, made up ...

This amazing 9.45" round bowl is a testament to the beauty of natural stone. Crafted from solid, finest-grade natural onyx, it showcases a captivating interplay of cream, caramel, bl...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images that led us to design our largest collection. It has pure and contemporary lines, a classic vision but with modern design. The chosen materials are alpaca and onyx...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Measures: 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.9" 9.4" x 3.5" x 3.5" A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of so...

Dimensions: 2,8 x 12 cm // 1,1" x 4,7" 2,8 x 18 cm // 1,1" x 7" 5 x 29,7 cm // 2" x 11,7" Colors : Blue, Black & Brown Onyx Stone Salta province is called the beautiful, and this a...

Salta Set Talls & Large Candlesticks, Alpaca Silver & Cream Onyx Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images that led us to design our largest collection. It has pure and contemporary lines, a Classic vision but with modern design. The chosen materials are alpaca and onyx that, with its quality, exalt the variety of forms and uses of the objects of this collection. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...

A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of solid stones, with a vertigo stability. Our pieces ...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Unusual, sterling silver and black onyx-mounted hinged crystal inkwell, American, circa 1920s-1930s. 12-sided, faceted, clear crystal lid is mounted by a 12-sided piece of black onyx...

A slim Onyx stone disk, hand-carved in Indonesia, contemporary. The two-color disk was cut and polished from a transversal cut of a larger rock, showing the irregular banding separ...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...