Mounted Objects

ArtArsouf Contemporary handmade Glossy ceramic balloon sculpture. The balloon sculptures can be easily installed individually as one balloon or in different combinations creating a u...

This Red glossy ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. Handmade by...

Glossy ceramic popsicle sculpture handmade for wall installation. Available at Variant colorful glaze. Harmony and grandeur characterize the ceramic Handmade collection ArtArsouf . ...

Otero Copper and Travertine Wall Sculpture by Aura Carpio. Dimensions: W 90 x D 8 x H 210 cm. Materials: Copper, Travertine. An all-Travertine marble edition is available upon reque...

This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...

A reclaimed 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a mythological scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek myt...

This old and quite unusual item is both cleanly designed and refined in its details. The bird and plant motifs have been subtly applied and give this wall mounted vase a somewhat ori...

set of 13 handmade Glossy ceramic popsicle sculptures for wall installation. iA combination of 6 large and 7 small popsicles combining big and small popsicles. . Available at Variant...

A collection of 5 antique wooden Bocce balls all mounted on custom made steel stands. Dense heavy wood. Beautiful untouched surfaces. Very organic and primitive looking. The Balls th...

Vintage wall mounted ceramic plate Depicting a lobster. Cool and colourful wall decor Good condition Signed 1960s - Italy Height: 55cm Ref.: 25010303

Rose and Yello gold ceramic popsicle sculptures handmade for wall installation. Available at Variant colorful. Harmony and grandeur characterize the work of Reli Smith and Osnat Yaf...

Large positive & negative plesioteuthis squid fossil Period: Jurassic 163 - 145 Million years ago. The celebrated Solnhofen limestone is among the most ...

Otto Hammered Copper Wall Sculpture I by Aura Carpio. Dimensions: W 126 x D 8 x H 134 cm. Materials: Copper, Fire-stamped. This piece can be produced in customized sizes and finishe...

ArtArsouf Contemporary handmade Glossy ceramic balloon sculpture. The balloon sculptures can be easily installed individually as one balloon or in different combinations creating a u...

Otto Hammered Copper Wall Sculpture III by Aura Carpio. Dimensions: W 112 x D 8 x H 143 cm. Materials: Copper, Fire-stamped. This piece can be produced in customized sizes and finis...

ArtArsouf Blue Contemporary handmade Glossy ceramic balloon sculpture. The balloon sculptures can be easily installed individually as one balloon or in different combinations creatin...

This Italian marbled terra cotta ball comes from Oak Springs Farm, the Virginia estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon. The sphere is late 19th century and has been set on a well-turned walnu...

A very fine pair of Louis XVI period candlesticks of unusual form. Each with an ovoid white marble body issuing a floral spray with a flower head nozzle, supported by three curved mo...

This gold glossy ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. handmade i...

New deep red wine color for the upcoming Holidays will add luxury, warmth and hospitality to every space. This High Gloss Handmade ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and...

A distinctive wall-mounted sculptural light fixture in the Mid-Century Hollywood Regency tradition, crafted from hand-shaped metal and finished in rich gold and bronze tones. This st...

Glossy ceramic popsicle sculpture handmade for wall installation. Available at Variant colorful glaze. Harmony and grandeur characterize the work of Reli Smith and Osnat Yaffe Zimme...

ArtArsouf Contemporary handmade Silver Metallic Balloon ceramic balloon sculpture. The balloon sculptures can be easily installed individually as one balloon or in different combinat...

ArtArsouf Contemporary handmade Glossy ceramic balloon sculpture. The balloon sculptures can be easily installed individually as one balloon or in different combinations creating a u...

This gold glossy ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. handmade i...

ArtArsouf Contemporary handmade Glossy ceramic balloon sculpture. The balloon sculptures can be easily installed individually as one balloon or in different combinations creating a u...

This gold glossy ceramic balloon sculpture is a balloon for life and an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. handmade i...

Grey glossy ceramic Thumbs Up contemporary sculpture is an art collectors piece. Its Vivid glossy color enhances sophisticated and cheerful space environment. Harmony and grandeur c...

A decorative antique English slate sundial mounted on a bespoke steel stand, inscribed with the date 1847. Once a functional garden timekeeping instrument almost two centuries ago, ...

Antique carved wood printing block, probably of Indian origin, traditionally used for hand-printing textiles. This technique involves applying carved wooden blocks coated with pigmen...

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 ...

A striking example of West African material culture, this Igbo iron currency knife from Nigeria embodies the intersection of economy, artistry, and ritual within traditional African societies. Before the widespread adoption of coinage and paper money, many regions across Africa used forms of metal currency—objects whose intrinsic material value, craftsmanship, and symbolic form made them widely accepted as units of exchange. Among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, iron currency objects such as knives, rods, and bracelets circulated not only as mediums of trade but also as markers of wealth, social status, and ceremonial exchange. This particular form—often referred to as a currency knife—features an elegantly curved profile with a tapering blade-like extension and finely incised surface decoration. Forged and hand-carved from iron, the piece demonstrates the remarkable skill of traditional blacksmiths, whose work held both practical and spiritual significance in Igbo culture. The etched geometric motifs along the surface speak to a visual language of craftsmanship passed through generations, transforming what was once a utilitarian object into a sculptural artifact rich with cultural meaning. Mounted on a custom-made platform for display, the piece now reads as a refined sculptural object. Its weathered iron patina, subtle textural variations, and dynamic crescent silhouette give it a commanding presence—equally compelling as a collectible ethnographic artifact or as a distinctive decorative accent in a contemporary interior. Today, objects like this Igbo currency...

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...

Venetian 1700s lectern from the Baroque period. Baroque-era lectern, from the early 1700s, from the Veneto region (Venice) Made of gilded wood with mecha technique and with floral ...

A 19th century encaustic coat of arms tile by English makers Godwin of Lugwardine; one of 6 similar we have available. Dating to circa 1870, this 5-inch antique tile features a medi...

Sculpture Cast Head Zeus God Bust Antique Mounted on Base Decorative Bibelot . Bust inspired by Classic models . head mounted on a black base representing a bearded male character....

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 ...

18th century Italian candlestick with amber and aquamarine points on an aquamarine base. The candlestick artifact is originally from a church in Tuscany. It is hand-carved and hand-p...

Fragment of an ancient French frieze in lacquered and gilded wood, nounted on plexi. To admire... ref. O/1875.

After Andrea del Verrocchio A bronze equestrian group of Colleone, late 19th-early 20th century brown patina, finely cast and chiseled, on a ...

Italian metal relief charger in the manner of Eugenio Bellosio depicting allegorical figures in battle scenes c. 1900.

Friso Kramer miniature chair toy sculpture Manufactured in the Netherlands by Ahrend de Cyrkel. Scaled miniature plastic Friso Kramer Revolt chair. Comes in pieces to be assembled. ...

Industrial Sculpture - Modern Totem - Contemporary Mechanical Art Totem sculpture by Spinzi, with elements in marble, stone and metal. The blocks include old gears from heavy machinery, parts of columns in travertine and limestone and discs/slabs in marble and ceppo stone...

Ceramic TOTEM designed by Alessandro Mendini and edited by Superego, Italy. Alessandro Mendini (born August 16, 1931, Milan-died February 18, 2019, Milan) was an Italian designer, c...

Present Sculpture, 1974 Edition : 2236/5000 Publisher : Luciano Anselmino (Turin) Maker : Giorgio Barutti (Venise) H x W x D : 16.50 cm. x 10.00 cm. x 8.00 cm. 6.5 in. x 3.94 in. x...

Modern Cubist bronze sculpture representing a stylized guitar. This brown patinated bronze sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base, combining geometric abstraction with a recogniz...

Baccarat clear crystal Buddah figurine designed by Kenzo Takada. This is a limited edition of 50. The statue is signed and numbered as 44. It comes with i...

15th century Italian carved wood, polychromed and gold gilded sculptures of four Pillars of the Christian Faith (Saint Peter, Saint Paul, Saint Luke, Saint Matthew).

18th century Italian gilded fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with tangerine quartz crystals. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the a...

Antique early 20th century set of four 800. Italian silver and ormolu figural groups. Made in Italy, Naples, first half of 20th century. Hallmarked with 800. Silver and 45NA maker's marks for Luigi Avolio...

An interesting mid-19th century ecclesiastical 6-inch encaustic clay tile by Minton & Co. (stamped). Dating to circa 1850, this antique encaustic tile is an excellent example of 19th century Minton works. It has moderate surface wear, and the reverse is in very clean condition clearly bearing the Minton name and marked ‘29’. The design itself is of ecclesiastical theme, displaying a Christogram (also known as a Chi-Rho or Chrismon symbol). This is one of the earliest symbols of the Christian faith, used as far back as 4th century Ancient Rome by Emperor Constantine the Great who used the mark on shields as part of military symbolism. The symbol is a monogram of the Greek letters ‘Chi (X)’ and ‘Rho (P)’ which together form the first two letters of ‘Christ’ in Greek. It is flanked by the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, symbolising that Jesus is the beginning and the end. Steeped in history, this antique English tile...

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...

An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...

Johnny Mattsson was a Swedish designer and craftsman recognised for his contribution to mid-century Scandinavian furniture and decorative arts. Working from his studio in Gävle, Swed...

17th century Italian gold leaf fragment with pyrophyllite in matrix and decorated with baroque pearls. This fragment was originally a candlestick from a church in Italy. The pyrophy...

A large 17th Century and later carved oak overmantle, consisting of two moulded front panels with intricate carved leaf and fluted decoration, carved fi...

Antique Oval Marble Relief of a Male. 17th Century Carved Oval Marble Relief. A relief of a male head and shoulders, carved in statutory marble and displayed on a custom stand. This ...

Very impressive 18th century pair of carved and parcel gilt cherubs on steel stands from Italy. Lovely carving and patina on these.

A reclaimed George V bronze bell marked GR, salvaged from the former RAF station Horsham St Faith, in Norfolk. George V's (1910-1936) reign was during the time of the establishment ...

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African Wear consistent with age and use Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 6cmx4,5cm H:31cm