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18th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Rare Calcite Crystals
18th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Rare Calcite Crystals

18th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Rare Calcite Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian gilded crown adorned with rare calcite crystals. The calcite crystal formation comes from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee which is known for the world's finest crystalli...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture 19th Century Brown Patinated Roaring Lion Statue
Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture 19th Century Brown Patinated Roaring Lion Statue

Antique Bronze Lion Sculpture 19th Century Brown Patinated Roaring Lion Statue

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique 19th Century Bronze Lion Sculpture, European Animalier Naturalist Style Decorative Bronze Figure for Luxury Home & Interior Décor This exceptional 19th-century antique br...

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1880s French Art Deco Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Amethyst Crystal Heart with 18th Century Gilded Arrow Fragments on Lucite
Amethyst Crystal Heart with 18th Century Gilded Arrow Fragments on Lucite

Amethyst Crystal Heart with 18th Century Gilded Arrow Fragments on Lucite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian gilded fragment arrows with an amethyst heart and mounted on a clear lucite base. An arrow through the heart symbolizing being deeply in love or being "struck by...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"
Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"

Large 18th Century Spanish Handcrafted Sculpture of Virgin Mary "Immaculate"

Located in Madrid, ES

Completely hand-crafted in 18th century Spain, this sculpture of the Virgin Mary of Immaculate Conception stands 1.5 meters / 5 feet tall, is topped by a silver halo / crown, and was most certainly created for devotional purposes, to be displayed in a church or chapel. Besides its impressive size, this sculpture is an excellent, truly museum-quality example of the Spanish “Estofado” polychrome technique, developed during the Gothic period to imitate rich brocade fabrics. The finely carved “fabric” areas of the sculpture would be first covered in gesso, and then a layer of gold leaf would be applied. The gold leaf would then be painted over with various colors of tempera paints. Once dry, the painted surface would be incised or scratched away in patterns, revealing the gold beneath. The sculpture was professionally restored in 2022 by a firm that is often contracted by the Spanish government to work on historic building interiors and museum pieces. The virgin was carefully cleaned, repaired and its condition stabilized. A complete and fully-illustrated restoration report will be included with purchase. Often confused with the virgin birth of Jesus, the belief that the Blessed Virgin Mary herself was conceived “immaculately” without original sin has been variously defended and debated within the Catholic Church since the pre-Middle Ages. For centuries, artists struggled to create an acceptable visual representation of this highly abstract concept, in part taking inspiration from the Book of Revelation and other scriptural sources. In this case, we see the Virgin standing on a half moon (biblically inspired, though also an ancient symbol of chastity) with her long natural hair loose down her back, another indication of purity. Both her white tunic and flowing blue mantle...

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Gold Leaf

Murano Multicolor Art Glass Fish Sculpture Paperweight with Gold Flecks, 1950s
Murano Multicolor Art Glass Fish Sculpture Paperweight with Gold Flecks, 1950s

Murano Multicolor Art Glass Fish Sculpture Paperweight with Gold Flecks, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with multicolor murrine and gold flecks, Italy 1950s. This fish sculpture has multicolor spots in brown, orange, red, green, ...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Art Glass Mama Bear Baby Sculpture, Gold Flecks, Rare, Mid-Century, Italy
Murano Art Glass Mama Bear Baby Sculpture, Gold Flecks, Rare, Mid-Century, Italy

Murano Art Glass Mama Bear Baby Sculpture, Gold Flecks, Rare, Mid-Century, Italy

By Alfredo Barbini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown heavy gold leaf over white Italian art glass mama bear with baby sculpture. The figure is nicely sculpted, with many little details on...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival
Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival

Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival

Located in Lisse, NL

Large and stunningly figural Egyptian design, style marble clock garniture, circa 1920. If you are looking for a statement piece for your mantel and you have an interest in worldly ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gold Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Metal

Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture
Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture

Murano Copper Gold Italian Art Glass Pear Apple Banana Fruit Figures Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown cover aventurine and gold flecks Italian art glass pear, apple, and banana figures / sculptures. The pieces are documented to designer Alfr...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Claude Victor Boeltz French Golden Bronze Quartz Table Sculpture, 1970
Claude Victor Boeltz French Golden Bronze Quartz Table Sculpture, 1970

Claude Victor Boeltz French Golden Bronze Quartz Table Sculpture, 1970

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in New York, NY

A unique 1970s French Dore/Golden bronze sculpture with a large amethyst and quartz clusters and oyster shell. Biography: Claude Victor Boeltz, the European surrealist master artis...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Asprey Orientalist Gilt Silver Palm Tree & Camel Centerpiece w/ Jade & Diamonds
Asprey Orientalist Gilt Silver Palm Tree & Camel Centerpiece w/ Jade & Diamonds

Asprey Orientalist Gilt Silver Palm Tree & Camel Centerpiece w/ Jade & Diamonds

By Asprey International Limited

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent and Quite Rare English Asprey Signed Orientalist Motif Masterpiece with Dessert Palm Tree and Parcel-Gilt Silver Camels having Diamond Eyes. Gorgeously constructed in ...

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20th Century English Other Gold Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Vermeil, Silver

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Distressed Angel Wing with Calcite Crystals
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Distressed Angel Wing with Calcite Crystals

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Distressed Angel Wing with Calcite Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural 18th century Italian distressed gold leaf angel wing with calcite crystals and mounted on an antique Italian metal pan drip tray. These calcite crystals are from Elmwood...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Ceramic Chess, Complete Set of 32 Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Ceramic Chess, Complete Set of 32 Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

Ceramic Chess, Complete Set of 32 Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home

By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Ceramic Chess, Complete Set of 32 Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Vintage Decorative Silver Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee
Vintage Decorative Silver Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee

Vintage Decorative Silver Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee

Located in Wembley, GB

A beautiful vintage silver bee ornament for your room. An impressive size, this silver bee is a gorgeous statement piece for a shelf or sideboard! 29 x 15 x 13cm

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1980s British Art Deco Vintage Gold Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Golden Calcite Point on Optical Calcite
18th Century Italian Candlestick with Golden Calcite Point on Optical Calcite

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Golden Calcite Point on Optical Calcite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian gold leaf and painted candlestick decorated with a calcite crystal on an optical calcite base. The 18th century Italian, Rococo candlestick is hand-carved and p...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Old Ecclesiastical Religious Art Sacred Heart of Jesus Plaster Statue Sculpture
Old Ecclesiastical Religious Art Sacred Heart of Jesus Plaster Statue Sculpture

Old Ecclesiastical Religious Art Sacred Heart of Jesus Plaster Statue Sculpture

Located in Topeka, KS

Glorious Late 19th to Early 20th Century Ecclesiastical Religious Art Sacred Heart of Jesus plaster statue sculpture upon a gilded wood base. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, his hands only had the wire structure so new hand-molded & crafted hands were created by our professional craftsmen and the wood on the base was bad so it has been given a new gilded wood base. He has many chips in the plaster that have been repaired and the whole statue has been shellacked. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 19th – Early 20th Century. Heaven knows we could all use a little more Jesus in our lives!! Well, your prayers have just been answered!!! This is an absolutely magnificent Ecclesiastical Religious Art plaster statue of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. He is comprised of hand sculpted and hand painted plaster and he stands about 43 inches tall upon a square flat edge gilded wood base. He has handsome, realistic, intricately hand painted facial features, and his glorious dark brown shoulder length hair drapes gracefully upon his shoulders. He wears a lovely, flowing robe featuring the Sacred Heart symbol upon his chest and his beautiful bare feet are exposed at the base of his robe. His enticing hands are open and reaching out as if to welcome you into his arms. The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most widely practiced Catholic Faith devotions wherein the heart of Jesus Christ is viewed as a symbol of “God’s boundless and passionate love for mankind.” The Sacred Heart is depicted as a flaming heart shining from behind with divine light, pierced by the lance with a bleeding wound, and encircled by the crown of thorns. And Christian faith depicts it more as a flaming heart, while the wounds and crown of thorns allude to the manner of Christ’s passion and the flames a furnace of ardent love. You can depict it how you choose! We believe that his original home was most likely a wonderful old church where he was admired for many years. Due to his materials, he should only be exhibited indoors…. Which is exactly where we all need the Lord to be anyway… on the inside!!! He will be absolutely divine in your entry way or heavenly in a sunroom surrounded by indoor foliage or faux plants & trees. He has an all-over “perfectly imperfect” aged patina, a few “character enhancing” chips that you would expect given his vintage age, and an angelic aura...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Wire, Gold Leaf

Large Antique Standing Bronze Buddha 24 Carat Gold Rattanakosin 63cm
Large Antique Standing Bronze Buddha 24 Carat Gold Rattanakosin 63cm

Large Antique Standing Bronze Buddha 24 Carat Gold Rattanakosin 63cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful and rare authentic and antique bronze standing Buddha from Thailand from the Rattanakosin period, a large specimen gilded with 24 carat gold leaf, circa mid 19th century, t...

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Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Gilded Flower Fragment Mounted on Calcite Crystal
18th Century Italian Gilded Flower Fragment Mounted on Calcite Crystal

18th Century Italian Gilded Flower Fragment Mounted on Calcite Crystal

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded Rococo flower fragment mounted on a calcite crystal formation. The gilded fragment originally came from a historic...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Contemporary Bronze and Gold Bonsai Mayflor Sculpture by Pierre Salagnac, France
Contemporary Bronze and Gold Bonsai Mayflor Sculpture by Pierre Salagnac, France

Contemporary Bronze and Gold Bonsai Mayflor Sculpture by Pierre Salagnac, France

By Pierre Salagnac

Located in London, GB

Bonsai Tree by Pierre Salagnac Material: Bronze, 24K gold, brass Dimensions: H 100 x 70 x 70 cm Type: one-of-the-kind Year: 2023 Revealing the organic curves of nature in the metal block with great talent, Pierre Salagnac has made a name for himself in the world of interior design thanks to his Bonsai Trees that he has “planted” all over the world. The artist creates the trunk by sculpting the shape and texture directly into the bronze material. The 265 different models of leaves are molded, casted and chiseled one by one then finished with 24k gold. The floor part is sculpted from brass and also finished in 24k gold, before being embedded in a traditional Japanese ceramic pot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Brass, Bronze

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds, #R00005
Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds, #R00005

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds, #R00005

Located in Norton, MA

Beautiful and very cute set of Murano hand-blown Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dove Birds Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the “Pulveri” technique. One still retains ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Gold Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning religious wall panel in thick relief with strong hook for easy mounting. For the collectors of stunning antique church relics we are also offering this marvelously hand carved pelican sculpture for wall mounting. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of the phœnix. From a clumsy, gluttonous, piscivorous water-bird, it was by the growth of legends transformed into a mystic emblem of Christ, whom Dante terms "Nostro Pelicano". St. Hieronymus gives the story of the pelican restoring its young ones destroyed by serpents as an illustration of the destruction of man by the old Serpent, and his salvation by the blood of Christ. The pelican in Christian art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many early painters and carvers mistakenly represented it more similar to an eagle (much like in this antique church relic), and not as a natural pelican which is why most people today still are a bit confused at first when this stunning hand carved, symbolic bird is called a pelican. This striking and all hand carved, symbolic panel was originally part of a church or monastery communion rail...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dog Figurine
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dog Figurine

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dog Figurine

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Alfredo Barbini, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass puppy dog figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Blue Green Porcelain Lucky Cat Sculpture

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Japanese Contemporary porcelain beckoning cat, a uniquely and intricately gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The cat raising his left paw is adorned with multiple golden medallions and is covered with raised loops characteristic of the Kutani “mori” style. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat are unclear, contemporary woodblock...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Seguso Murano Signed Black Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Sculpture
Seguso Murano Signed Black Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Sculpture

Seguso Murano Signed Black Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Sculpture

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown jet black and ruby red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture / figurine. The piece is documented, and signed by designer Archimede Se...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse

By Mellerio

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Jade, Mother-Of-Pearl and Smoky Quartz, Carved Horse Sculpture, Jeweled Mounted Object. An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt, rock-crystal, jade, obsidian, mother-of-pearl, and smoky quartz carved jeweled sculpture "CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE", "A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1991. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock-crystal slab is finely applied with a carved smoky -quartz and jade horse with a harness mounted in 18k gold, brilliant -cut diamonds, rubies, turquoise, and amethyst chains and pendants. The top columns adorned with 18k gold and brilliant cut diamond pendants, the bottom with gold and mother of pearl plaques. The obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE" / N° 05 / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5003 D The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10.5" high x 8.5" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

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20th Century French Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Jade, Quartz, Gold, Silver

Vintage Decorative Golden Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee
Vintage Decorative Golden Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee

Vintage Decorative Golden Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee

Located in Wembley, GB

A beautiful vintage golden bee ornament for your room. An impressive size, this golden bee is a gorgeous statement piece for a shelf or sideboard! 29 x 15 x 13cm As you see in a pic...

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1980s British Art Deco Vintage Gold Sculptures

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Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique Buddha Head Gilt Bronze Asian Sculpture, Home Decorative Spiritual Art
Antique Buddha Head Gilt Bronze Asian Sculpture, Home Decorative Spiritual Art

Antique Buddha Head Gilt Bronze Asian Sculpture, Home Decorative Spiritual Art

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Gilt Bronze Buddha Head – Asian Sculpture, 20th Century, Decorative Spiritual Art for Collectors & Interiors A serene and finely cast gilt bronze Buddha head, measuring 9.5 cm x 8 cm x 14 cm, exuding timeless spiritual beauty and decorative elegance. This piece features a gilded surface with rich golden tones contrasted by the dark, textured curls of the Buddha’s hair. The gently downcast eyes, elongated earlobes, and subtle smile radiate inner peace and enlightenment — hallmarks of traditional Buddhist sculpture. Crafted in bronze and finished with gilding, this Buddha head is not only an object of devotion but also a striking decorative accent for refined interiors. Its compact size makes it versatile for display on a console, bookshelf, meditation space, or as part of a larger collection of Asian or spiritual art. Material: Gilt bronze Dimensions: 9.5 cm (H) x 8 cm (W) x 14 cm (D) Finely cast with serene expression and detailed hair curls Ideal for collectors of Buddhist, Asian, and spiritual art Beautiful decorative piece for home, meditation rooms, or galleries This antique Buddha head represents both spiritual symbolism and aesthetic refinement, appealing to collectors, interior designers, and anyone seeking a rare, meaningful, and decorative sculpture. Gilt bronze Buddha head, antique Buddhist sculpture, Asian gilt bronze statue, spiritual decorative art, collectible Buddha head, antique bronze Asian art, rare Buddhist interior décor, small bronze Buddha...

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1960s Southeast Asian Art Deco Vintage Gold Sculptures

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Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf, Bronze

Framed Floral Bouquet Crafted from Gold and Semi-Precious Stones by Tolliday
Framed Floral Bouquet Crafted from Gold and Semi-Precious Stones by Tolliday

Framed Floral Bouquet Crafted from Gold and Semi-Precious Stones by Tolliday

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in London, GB

This magnificent study of flowers is wrought from gold and silver, amethyst and other minerals, and natural pearls. The study features sprigs of Holly with mineral berries and gold leaves springing from a green stone crop of rock. Grasses, also wrought from gold, spring from the same crop of rock, and the floor is littered with litter and debris, including an exquisitely produced pinecone. The flowers are set above a brown backing and surrounded by a red mount within a gilt frame. The work is signed ‘William Tolliday...

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Late 20th Century English Gold Sculptures

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Amethyst, Gold, Silver

Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Semi Precious Stone Camel
Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Semi Precious Stone Camel

Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Semi Precious Stone Camel

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Semi Precious Stone Mounted Rhodonite Camel. Possibly by Verdura, circa 1970, Italy. A very good quality and unusual gold mounted jeweled object...

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20th Century Italian Gold Sculptures

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Gold

Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture

Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, gold flecks, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels ...

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

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Gold Leaf

Unique Hand-Carved Citrine Falcon Sculpture w/ Gold Beak & Talons, Signed Zadora
Unique Hand-Carved Citrine Falcon Sculpture w/ Gold Beak & Talons, Signed Zadora

Unique Hand-Carved Citrine Falcon Sculpture w/ Gold Beak & Talons, Signed Zadora

By Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible, Large, and Rare Lapidary Sculpture of a Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Semi-Precious Citrine Falcon Mounted on a Large Natural Specimen 'McEarl' Rock Crystal Base with a 18K Gold Beak and 18K Gold Legs and Talons, Signed by Zadora and dated 1994. This extraordinary near flawless specimen of hand-carved and hand-polished citrine is stunning. The large bird is carved from one giant piece of semi-precious citrine stone and conveys a highly detailed appearance with each section of the feathers hand-etched and hand-carved to appear as life-like as possible. The eyes are an impressive emerald-green color and made up of tsavorite cabochons. The magnificent beak, legs, and talons are made of 18K solid gold' each gorgeously shiny or burnished to represent how a life-like falcon would be. Even the inside rim of the eyes are set in 18K solid gold. The base is a stunning giant piece of natural rock crystal, most probably mined from the famous 'McEarl' rock crystal mine in Arkansas. Each section of this masterpieces was put together from different areas of the world where these natural stones were mined and put together by the master stone sculpture Zadora, known for his incredible pieces of lapidary objects which are in the best lapidary collections...

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1990s Canadian Other Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture

By Barovier&Toso, Ercole Barovier

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue, pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. The piece is documented to the Barovier e Toso Company....

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Chinese Gold Plated Jeweled Tang Horse Sculpture Statue 10"
Vintage Chinese Gold Plated Jeweled Tang Horse Sculpture Statue 10"

Vintage Chinese Gold Plated Jeweled Tang Horse Sculpture Statue 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

This ornate Chinese Tang Dynasty Style horse statue features a gold plated polished, prancing stallion with its front right leg gracefully raised, mounted securely on a glossy, multi...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate

Red and Gold Coral Lady, Ceramic centerpiece sculpted. Handmade in Italy
Red and Gold Coral Lady, Ceramic centerpiece sculpted. Handmade in Italy

Red and Gold Coral Lady, Ceramic centerpiece sculpted. Handmade in Italy

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The red and gold marine lady is inspired by many cultural reminiscence of Italy. Corals inspired by our mediterranean see, gold elements for luxury art. A gentle reinassance face emb...

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2010s Italian Modern Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Baroque Pearls and Elestial Quartz
18th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Baroque Pearls and Elestial Quartz

18th Century Italian Gilded Crown with Baroque Pearls and Elestial Quartz

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian gilded crown with natural-forming baroque pearls and elestial quartz crystal points. The baroque pearl and elestial crystal points bejewel the crown and follow t...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Leaf

Luxury Heart Vase "Love Key". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Wall decor
Luxury Heart Vase "Love Key". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Wall decor

Luxury Heart Vase "Love Key". Porcelain. Handmade in Italy. Wall decor

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body. The heart collection is inspired by the ...

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2010s Italian Modern Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Salviati Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Clown Sculptural Bowl
Barbini Salviati Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Clown Sculptural Bowl

Barbini Salviati Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Clown Sculptural Bowl

By Alfredo Barbini, Salviati

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and cute, vintage Murano hand blown black and orange with gold flecks accents Italian art glass clown sculpture and bowl. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini, for the Salviati company. The figure has a green hat with gold, pink hair, clear head with large eyes and exited facial expressions. The arms are in clear glass with Sommerso gold leaf and yellow gloves on the hands. The body is the actual bowl with black outside and orange inside. The clown stands on oversized white and gold leaf shoes with large black soles. Would make a great display piece on any desk, coffee table or credenza. It can be displayed 2 ways. Fill it with candy when laying down or display it as a sculpture standing up. Mid-century era. A must for the Barbini clown...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Murano Opal White Blue Gold Italian Art Glass Whippet Greyhound Dog Sculpture
Murano Opal White Blue Gold Italian Art Glass Whippet Greyhound Dog Sculpture

Murano Opal White Blue Gold Italian Art Glass Whippet Greyhound Dog Sculpture

By Cenedese, Venini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and sapphire blue spots Italian art glass leaping whippet or greyhound dog sculpture. The piece is very sleek and elega...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird
Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird

Rare 18K Gold, Enamel and Diamond Mounted Carved Labradorite Turkey Bird

By Manfred Wild

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare 18K gold, enamel and diamond mounted carved labradorite turkey / Capercaillie bird sculpture on a petrified wood base, attributed to Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Very finely crafted of the highest quality and best color Madagascar labradorite with excellent labradorescence. The entire hand carved turkey displays and excellent shimmer effect known as labradorescence. Madagascar labradorite, rich in the phenomenal characteristics of this remarkable gemstone which displays an ever-changing sheen, that is extremely suitable for the rendering of this turkey bird...

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20th Century German Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Murano Emerald Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture Figurine
Murano Emerald Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture Figurine

Murano Emerald Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture Figurine

By Salviati, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown emerald green and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture / bird figurine. The swan has an elegant long thin neck with outstretched wings. Th...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. Beckoning cats come in two varieties. The more common right-handed beckoning cat (with right paw raised) is said to bring money and wealth to its owner, and are to this day frequently seen in shops and restaurants in Japan. The less common left-handed cat is said to be inviting friends and acquaintances to hearth and home. While the origins of the Japanese beckoning cat (known as maneki neko in Japanese) are unclear, contemporary woodblock...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold

18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Shells and Barnacles
18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Shells and Barnacles

18th Century Rococo Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Shells and Barnacles

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian fragment topped with natural forming clusters of fossil shells and barnacles. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the histori...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture
Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture

Claude Victor Boeltz Golden Crystal French 1970s Table Sculpture

By Claude Victor Boeltz

Located in New York, NY

A French 1970s Gold and bronze clam shell center peice sculpture with three large quartz and amethyst crystal clusters. Signed Biography: Claude Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. The fourth generation in a line of artists, from his early childhood Boeltz was interested in disciplines as far ranging as sculpture, painting, ceramics, architecture, and blacksmithing. From the very start he was fascinated by what would become life long inspirations—anatomy and geology. His first apprenticeship was with the sculptor Henri Molins, which was followed by apprenticeships at the prominent Susse and Houdot foundries. His last was with Soudoun, under whose tutelage he was honored with the national “Best Worker in France” award. During these apprenticeships Boeltz took night classes at the Boule School, the Gambetta School, and at the Academy of Art in Paris. He would eventually take degrees from all three. On Sundays he went to museums, particularly the Louvre, where he sought out work in the Louis XIII - Louis XVI styles. He also spent long hours in study of the many artists he admired, such as Bersus, Meunier, Giacometti, Ponpon, Chipparus, Dali, Dajou, and Ruhlman. After these apprenticeships he tried to establish himself in the Riviera, where he befriended, and briefly collaborated with Picasso. Boeltz’s time in this vibrant community was, however, cut short—in the early 1960s he was called into the French military. While on tour in the Sahara he carved miniatures, and would carry them in his baggage from base to base. One that survived—a replica of the Arc d’triumph—was later offered to President Eisenhower on behalf of the French Army. Upon leaving the service Boeltz established a foundry in the Loire, and by the late 1960s his work, now enormously popular, was shown all over Europe. In the early 1970s he met the sculptor Cesar. The famous sculptor’s “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to create the work for which he would soon become best known. Boeltz’s “exploded” bronze works were pieces plated with 24 karat gold made to look like liquid gold crystalized an instant after explosion. Boeltz augmented this unique medium with vibrant details, often with African emeralds, but with other stones or unusual materials as well. In his famous Cleopatra, dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor and installed in Georve V hotel in Paris, the artist employed metacrylite as a base and for its veil. The immediate success of these “exploded” works allowed Boeltz to build two foundries devoted largely to their creation, one in the Faubourg St. Honore’ in Paris, and the other in Fontenay Sous Bois. “Exploded” works from the foundries were presented and sold at Fred’s Jewelers...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

14k Gold Mounted Agate Bird on Fluorite Stone, Mounted on Black Glass
14k Gold Mounted Agate Bird on Fluorite Stone, Mounted on Black Glass

14k Gold Mounted Agate Bird on Fluorite Stone, Mounted on Black Glass

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 14K Gold Mounted Agate Bird on Fluorite Stone, Mounted on Black Glass, 20th century. A really nice and cool object - a true collectors piece. Part of a...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Agate, Gold

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Agate Coral and Pearls
17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Agate Coral and Pearls

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Agate Coral and Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown with polished agate coral and baroque pearls. It is mounted on a coordinating gilded fragment and free-forming agate coral base. Thi...

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17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Pair of Italian Gold Guild Doves Ceramic Sculptures / Figurines
Pair of Italian Gold Guild Doves Ceramic Sculptures / Figurines

Pair of Italian Gold Guild Doves Ceramic Sculptures / Figurines

By Alvino Bagni

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of 1970's Italian gold guild ceramic doves, figurines great condition no chips or crack nice patina and finish.

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth, Modern Abstract Art
Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth, Modern Abstract Art

Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth, Modern Abstract Art

Located in Wembley, GB

Large Contemporary Carved Stone Family Sculpture on Plinth: Modern Abstract Art This large contemporary carved stone sculpture is a powerful and emotive representation of family, un...

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1920s Zimbabwean Art Deco Vintage Gold Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Sheet Metal, Gold Plate

18th Century Italian Gilded Angel with Fossil Agate Wings on Aragonite
18th Century Italian Gilded Angel with Fossil Agate Wings on Aragonite

18th Century Italian Gilded Angel with Fossil Agate Wings on Aragonite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian hand-carved gilded angel with fossil agate coral wings and mounted pinkish white aragonite. The hand-carved angel is holding a coordinating baroque pearl. It was...

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Gold Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Agate, Gold Leaf

Murano Green Blue Gold Iridescent Italian Art Glass Apple Banana Fruit Sculpture
Murano Green Blue Gold Iridescent Italian Art Glass Apple Banana Fruit Sculpture

Murano Green Blue Gold Iridescent Italian Art Glass Apple Banana Fruit Sculpture

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage set of Murano hand blown blue green iridescent and gold flecks Italian art glass apple and banana figures / sculptures. The pieces are documented to designer Alfred...

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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gilt Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base in the Style of Giacometti
Gilt Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base in the Style of Giacometti

Gilt Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base in the Style of Giacometti

By Alberto Giacometti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined gilt-over-bronze sculpture of a standing female figure, executed in the unmistakable spirit of Alberto Giacometti. The elongated form and attenuated silhouette evoke the po...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Gold Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Gold, Bronze

Bronze Figural Sculpture 'Ribbon on World' by Eleanor Cardozo, 2011
Bronze Figural Sculpture 'Ribbon on World' by Eleanor Cardozo, 2011

Bronze Figural Sculpture 'Ribbon on World' by Eleanor Cardozo, 2011

Located in Glasgow, GB

This contemporary bronze figural sculpture titled Ribbon on World by Eleanor Cardozo depicts a rhythmic gymnast performing with a ribbon while balancing atop a globe, created in Swit...

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2010s Swiss Art Deco Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Vintage Steuben Trout with 18k Gold Fly
Vintage Steuben Trout with 18k Gold Fly

Vintage Steuben Trout with 18k Gold Fly

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Steuben crystal trout signed with 18 karat gold fly put art glass by James Houston.  

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1960s North American Vintage Gold Sculptures

Materials

Gold

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