Mounted Objects

16-17th century bronze pipe heads excavated from the central highlands in Vietnam. The patina is exquisite. Sold as a collection. 1 - 5.5" x .75" x 3" (4.25" H on stand). 1 - 5" x .5...

French Oak and Walnut Beret/Flat Cap Milliners Form This is the Hat Block of a French Artiste Flat Cap much loved by the French it is a superbly shaped piece and very attractive, t...

John Glick is well-known for his beautifully rendered functional pieces of art. His decorative pieces, especially his large pots, are breathtakingly powerful objects. Glick's creative genius, however, is most exquisitely shown in this unique grouping of objets d'art. The Wall Hanging has a lovely classical scroll shelf. The objets on the shelf include an apple and pear - both fruits frequently rendered by artists from the Dutch Masters to Cezanne because of their perfectly balanced shape and rich colors. In addition is a small Greek or Roman styled dish used as an oil lamp. The other three objets are mysterious twisted tube-like organic shapes. John Glick, at one of his richest, creative bests. The objets are of various sizes, movable and can be displayed as desired. The size given is the overall size of both pieces and the objets d'art. John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery” (now a designated historic landmark in Farmington Hills, Michigan) studio opened around 1965 and closed in the summer of 2016. It was a private studio space for John and a number of his students and assistants. He believed his shapes evolved guided by forces apparently outside his control. This was instinctual, intellectual and due to his openness to change, fusing into what he thought was the most positive force behind a potter’s approach: evolution and growth. Some have called it inspiration. John was not only a major figure in the Detroit creative community, but in the ceramics world at large. According to Shelley Selim in her book on John, “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay” John remains: “one of the most recognizable names in the field of studio pottery – known for lecturing, publishing, and offering workshops widely – and his work has been featured in well over a hundred local, national and international exhibitions since he was a college student in the late 1950s.” Along with this John has mentored over thirty studio apprentices over five and a half decades, received numerous grants and awards for his work, and has been prolific, with an estimated 300,000 ceramic wares throughout the world. He received his Masters from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, working with Maija Grotell, a legendary and influential teacher. Grotell was noted for her deep interest in the human connection to nature’s rhythms and patters. These ideas often grounded her dialog with her students including Glick, affecting, a profund and lasting influence on his future work. This famous Art Academy was designed by architect and faculty member, Eliel Saarinen who collaborated with Charles and Ray Eames on chair and furniture design. Numerous creative artists who are alumni of Cranbrook include: Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Jack Lenor Larsen, Donald Lipski, Duane Hanson, Nick Cave, Hani Rashid, George Nelson, Urban Jupena (Nationally recognized fiber artist), Artis Lane (the first African-American artist to have her sculpture, "Sojourner Truth," commissioned for the Emancipation Hall in the Capital Visitor Center in Washington DC), Cory Puhlman (televised Pastry Chef extraordinaire), Thom O’Connor (Lithographs), Paul Evans (Brutalist-inspired sculpted metal furnishings), Eugene Caples (small bronze images/abstract), Morris Brose (Bronze Sculptures), Herb Babcock (blown glass), Larry Butcher (mixed media) and Lauren Anais Hussey...

Impressive natural Brazilian citrine quartz specimen multi points mounted on custom acrylic base.

Cast bronze sculpture of a child with pigtails mounted on wood base. Dimensions 2.5” width x 2.5” depth x 6.5” height. Condition Good vintage condition with original patina.

Marble centerpiece "Kandla" designed by Michele de Lucchi. Size: cm. Ø 26 x 21 H. Materials: Nero Del belgio – Nero Marquina – Onice Verde Designed by: Michele de Lucchi.   

Unique piece. Hand-crafted Grasshopper figure made with natural horn. Rarely seen item. Great hand. France 1960s Measures: H 19 cm - 55 x 15 cm Conditions: excellent, consistent ...

The Luster Medallion is a hand-formed sheet of aluminum, carefully folded and bent to create a ripple effect on the surface. This piece makes a beautiful addition to walls that need ...

Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is currently used more as a semi-precious stone. It has been among the favorites of ki...

Antique bronze or brass (material unconfirmed) pediment cabinet furniture frame picture Mount. This piece is heavy and sturdy. Holes on back for hanging. This piece has nice patina ...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture was made in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, wood fired wi...

Contemporary American ceramic artists Richard Hirsch, Scott Meyer and Ken Baskin's collaborative Crucible Project Sculpture was created in 2013 and is wood...

This beauty is named for the way it forms as a crystal. Multiple crystal terminations grow parallel along the sides of the body of a main crystal and are reminiscent of turrets on an...

An antique 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the po...

This marquetry skateboard from the w o o d p o p studio is an example of the type of modern marquetry that w o o d p o p is becoming synonymous with. Since its inception 10 year...

Origin: Brazil Amethyst is a mineral formed with solutions rich in iron oxides, which give it its characteristic purple color. The most common is to find the amethyst lining the ins...

Susan Bland, American (20th century). "Scrapbook #1" mixed media assemblage on board, 1986. Signed, titled, and dated underneath. Presented in a custom plexiglass display case...

Sculptural wood taxidermy mount turned dimensional wall art.

Contemporary Chinese set of three smooth white jade discs. One disc measures 12d x 15h stand measures 7 x 3.5 One disc measures 10d x 12.5h stand measures 6 x ...

Add a touch of historical elegance to your collection with this antique terracotta capital. Featuring intricate Arabesque designs, this piece is a b...

Late 19th century hand-carved 'Thun Rwa' horn was used commonly by the Ngakpa (lay Lamas) of Tibet. Used as a healing tool with medicinal/herbal powders, the tribe "Medicine Man" wou...

Contemporary Indonesian set of three polished stone discs on stands. Pale turquoise, sand, and grey in color. Steel stands 6" diameter / 11" tall 6" diameter / 13" tall 6" dia...

Mid Century Modern vintage curved lettering made of black wrought iron designed and made for a pastry shop in Austria, circa 1950. The lettering was newly ...

Hand-carved wooden abstract cat head. The piece showcases two pointed ears and whiskers on each side of the face. The center of the sculpture has a round hole at the middle and is mo...

Space age red tap shaped ceramic JC Peiré, France ca. 1970 H 23 cm x 19 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects

This pair of glazed earthenware sconces is a marvelous example of the work of the unique Russian-born sculptor and designer Vadim Androusov, who studied in France as Art Deco reached...

Assambled Sculpture of Antique Ostrich Egg with Silver Base

Origin: Zaire, Africa Its name comes from the Latin malachites, in allusion to its color. It is currently used more as a semi-precious stone. It has been among the favorites of ki...

An antique 8-inch decorative neoclassical tile by Minton (stamped), one of two similar we are selling in matching sepia tones. This large, glazed, dust-pressed tile depicts a highly...

Vissio is delighted to announce the launch of 2B1G, a new series of limited-edition works produced in collaboration by: Héctor Esrawe, Emiliano Godoy, and Brian Thoreen. 2B1G (2 ...

Long Italian antique frieze in silvered copper on wooden base. It is no longer easy to find these ancient friezes: this is very decorative and can be hu...

Italian Venetian necklace with glass flower on a simple silk fabric. Very modern and unusual. By Vetrofuso -

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible sculpture was made in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, wood fired with bronze glaze, raku rust patina...

An antique glazed tile with an elaborate interlaced monogram below a gilded crown, circa 1880, in the manner of Copeland. With its unusually shape...

An unusual and striking 6 tile panel by ceramicist Christopher Russel, originally made as a maquette for Swanage Library, England, and later acquired by collector and expert Chris Bl...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Crucible Sculpture Group #1 was assembled in 2016. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, wood and soda fired with Baskin crusty...

Dark grey Brazilian thick slice of agate mounted on a steel stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make th...

Provenance: Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil The name Tourmaline comes from the Sinhalese word “touramalli” which means “stones of mixed colors”. It can be presented in ...

An antique 8-inch decorative neoclassical tile by Minton (stamped), one of two similar we are selling in matching sepia tones. This large, glazed, dust-pressed tile depicts a highly...

An antique blue and white Delft 6-inch tile of a bull manufactured by Ravesteijn of Utrecht; one of two similar themed tiles we are selling. This original fireplace tile was reclaime...

19th century Indonesian smooth black stone paddle sculpture. Subtle white markings. Mounted on steel stand. Two available and sold individually.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...

'Bergos' tapestry of feet consists four ceramic tiles made into a relief with feet walking upwards from the tile squares, by Lies Gronheid, 1978. Each tile has two feet cast in ceram...

A monumental pair of Silas Seandel "Ribbons" of brass and chrome, one signed and dated. Sold together, the sinuous sculptures mount to the wall. His ...

A rare 19th century Thai carved wood stupa made from the heart wood of the Teak tree. This stupa is from Isan region of the Thailand (northern Thailan...

Rock in a Box is an original design by Ernesto Duran that celebrates three key aspects of displaying minerals and fossils. First, it creates a vanishing point that enhances the piece...

Contemporary Chinese large single smooth white jade disc. Also available in black (S6452) Stand measures 9" x 4"

Contemporary American ceramic artists Richard Hirsch and Ken Baskin Ladle Presentation Sculpture was created in 2011. This piece is made of soda fired stoneware, saggar fired brick and steel. In the book "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design" written by Scott Meyer, Ken Baskin said; "Working collaboratively is based upon a spirit of dedication and generosity, excellent communication, similar levels of ability and an alignment of passion and vision. Most importantly, the group must have mutual trust and respect. Without question, we all hold each other in the highest esteem. I have the utmost respect for everyone involved in The Crucible Project." This sculpture is signed by both artists and ships directly from the Crucible Show inventory located in Montevello, Al. (Literature: "With Fire: Richard Hirsch, A Life Between Chance and Design", Scott Meyer (Author), RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press 2012 - "Outside In, Collaboration" pgs. 106 - 121 / "Ladle Presentation" pictured on pg. 119) Richard Hirsch Brief Bio: In the field of contemporary ceramic, Rick Hirsch has earned an international reputation. He has achieved this recognition by engaging in numerous diversified professional activities. Through efforts in university teaching, exhibits, writing, lecturing and researching he has risen to worldwide prominence. In 1975, Hirsch co-authored a book entitled Raku, published by Watson-Guptill. This was the first comprehensive text to address the new innovations developing in the west that were transforming traditional Japanese Raku. Also, in the same year, Hirsch became a founding faculty member of The Program in Artistry at Boston University. Currently, Hirsch is a Professor Emeritus at The School for American Crafts which is a part of Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. His university teaching career now spans well over four decades. Repeatedly, Hirsch has participated in several milestone exhibitions and publications. Significant shows include; The Evolution of American Art in Craft Media Since 1945; Echoes: Historical References in Contemporary Ceramics; American Ceramics Now; Raku: Origins, Impact and Contemporary Expression; and Convergences: The Presence of the Past in Contemporary American Ceramics. Frequently his work appears in book and magazine publications, such as; Overseas Contemporary Ceramic Art Classics by Baiming, China; Raku Investigations into Fire by David Jones, England; The History of American Ceramics from 1607 to the Present by Elaine Levin, New York; World Contemporary Ceramics by Baiming, China; and Firing, Philosophies within Contemporary Ceramic Practice by David Jones, England. Several museums have included his work for their permanent collections. These include; The Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh; The Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC; The High Museum of Art, Atlanta; The Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri; The Taipei County Yinko Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; and the George R. Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, Toronto, Canada. In 1984, Hirsch was elected as a permanent member of The International Ceramics Academy, a worldwide organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. A recipient of a William J. Fulbright Research Scholar Award in 2002, Hirsch has also received several Individual Artists Grants. Most recently he was honored by The Rochester Institute of Technology, with the Board of Trustees' Outstanding Scholarship Award. Recently Hirsch collaborated with Dr. Scott Meyer on his biography, the book is entitled With Fire: Richard Hirsch and is published by The Cary Graphic Arts Press at RIT, ISBN-13: 978-1-933360-97-3. Amid the ever-shifting sands of change and new trends that is prevalent in contemporary ceramics, Richard Hirsch has maintained his steadfast personal aesthetic and continues to make a significant contribution to his field. Ken Baskin Brief Bio: Kenneth Baskin received his BFA from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan and earned his MFA from University of South Carolina. Presently he holds the position of Associate Professor of Art/Ceramics at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In 2007 Baskin was honored as one of the recipients of one of the National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Emerging Artist Awards. Recently he was honored by being selected for a solo exhibition of his ceramic sculptures at the Taipei County Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taipei, Taiwan; in conjunction with this exhibition he was also invited as a visiting artist, workshop instructor and lecturer at: Tainan National University of the Arts in Tainan, Taiwan and National Taiwan University of the Arts in Taipei. Baskin’s work has also been included in numerous group and solo exhibitions both nationally and internationally. Baskin’s creative research was the topic for an essay titled “20th Century...

Contemporary Chinese single textured jade disc on metal stand. Mottled moss green in color. Stand measures 6 x 4 Sits well with hand carved stone semi circle with capital motif. S...

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this exquisite pair of large malachite obelisks. Featuring a striking combination of rich green malachite and vibrant red jasper, these obelisks are further enhanced with golden bronze adornments, exuding a luxurious and classic charm. Key Features: Material: Crafted from premium malachite with a solid red jasper base...

Name: Alethopteris Origin: Llewellyn St. Clair Formation, Pennsylvania Period: Carboniferous 300 to 360 million years ago They are plants similar to ferns, they were among the larg...

Contemporary Chinese set of two thick stone discs on stands. Polished finish. One measures 6" diameter x 12" tall. One measures 6" diameter x 14" tall. Stands measure 4.5" wide x...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #17 was made in 2011. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, wood fire...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Crucible Sculpture Group #3 was assembled in 2016. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, wood and soda fired with Baskin crusty...

Fossil calcite ammonite. Lower Jurassic Period (200 million years old). From Charmouth Dorset, England.

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch ceramic Crucible sculpture was made in 2018. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, fired with bronze...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #25 was made in 2011. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, soda fire...

Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch Ceramic Crucible Sculpture #14 was assembled in 2010. It's wheel thrown and hand built clay, lowf...

Vintage XL Globe From France, Circa 1950. Unusually large model with fantastic age and patina.

This elegant bronze sculpture captures the beauty and grace of ancient Greece, depicting a maiden in all her splendor. Created by the renowned Italian sculptor Luigi de Luca...