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Place of Origin: European
Recognized Seller Listings
Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
PINK FLUORITE ON SMOKY QUARTZ
Tiefengletscher, Furka, Uri, Switzerland
28.5 cm tall x 12.7 cm wide
In the mineral kingdom there are hierarchies, not all of them actually correct. Bu...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Smoky Quartz Gwindel, Switzerland
Located in New York, NY
SMOKY QUARTZ GWINDEL
Les Courtes, Chamonix, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
12 cm tall x 12 cm wide
This Alpine region is most well known...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
Antique Semi-Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Egg Model
Located in London, GB
Antique semi-precious stone and silver-gilt egg model
Continental, Late 19th Century
Height 19cm, diameter 8cm
This superb decorative egg model is inset with a charming scene on the...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Torc, a limited edition patinated bronze sculpture by Vivienne Foley
By Vivienne Foley
Located in London, GB
'Torc' is a limited-edition (3 + 2AP) patinated bronze sculpture by the British artist Vivienne Foley. Two have been sold and so there is only one piece left from the edition.
Vivie...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Cadmium Smithsonite, Masua Mine, Iglesias, South Sardinia Prov, Sardinia, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Cadmium Smithsonite, Masua Mine, Iglesias, South Sardinia Prov, Sardinia, Italy
5.8 cm diameter
The Masua Mine began operation in 1857 and operated for over 130 years until its offi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Other
Enchanted Mori Dusk, a tree & bonsai inspired glass artwork by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Enchanted Mori Dusk' is a unique sculpted glass installation by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
Thompson's Enchanted Mori are inspired by the practice of bonsai, echoing its ar...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of Pink Amethyst, Agate, Fossilised Ammonite and Coral Fossil
Located in London, GB
Set of pink amethyst, agate, fossilised ammonite and coral fossil
Continental, 20th Century
Largest: Height 6cm, diameter 18cm
Smallest: Height 3.5cm, width 18cm, depth 12cm
The col...
Category
20th Century European Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Other
Petrified Wood Specimen and Amethyst Geode
Located in London, GB
Petrified wood specimen and amethyst geode
Continental, 20th Century
Long stone: Height 12cm, width 30cm, depth 13cm
Tall stone: Height 19cm, width 17cm, depth 12cm
The amethyst g...
Category
20th Century European Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst
Opinion Ciatti Papavero Delicato Large Table Decoration
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fragility and stability, lightness and solidity: those usually antithetical terms, Papaveri Delicati (Delicate Poppies), seem to be able to co-exist as in all the other creations of Gherardo Frassa. Small metal sculptures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Bulgari, Silver Mounted Amethyst Geode Quartz
By Bulgari
Located in Montreal, QC
Bvlgari, silver mounted amethyst geode quartz
sterling silver, maker's stamp on exterior
Category
1960s Vintage European Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
Exceptional Pair of Obelisk Shaped Fossil Sculptures 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of obelisk shaped polished extinct fossil sculptures (Orthoceras) with beautiful organic variations which date back 400 million years from Sweden and the Baltic State...
Category
1980s Prehistoric Vintage European Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Chiranthodendron, Botanical Abstract Sculpture in Glass by Michèle Oberdieck
By Michele Oberdieck
Located in London, GB
'Chiranthodendron' is a unique glass artwork by the Canadian artist, Michèle Oberdieck.
Michèle Oberdieck explores balance and asymmetry through c...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Natural Gogotte Formation
Located in London, GB
'Louis XIV' Gogotte Formation
Measures: circa 30 Million y/o
105 x 76 x 15 cm
A magnificent example of a gogotte formation, nicknamed Louis XIV, composed of thick swirls and folds of sparkling sandstone. Discovered in the Oligocene sand dunes of Fontainebleau, France, formed circa 30 million years before present or later. The incredible, almost otherworldly appearance of gogottes may easily be mistaken for the work of a most talented artist. In fact, these sandstone sculptures are entirely natural in origin. They have been found in multiple locations but those from Fontainebleau, such as the present example, are the most remarkable. Thirty-five million years ago, a sea covered what is now the forest of Fontainebleau, and dunes of exceptionally fine and homogenous sand formed. As silica-rich water filtered through this sand, it turned into stone. The flow of water finely modelled the sandstone into the forms we now know as gogottes. These are rare and are only found sporadically, several metres buried underground. They owe their sparkling white appearance to the extreme and unmatched purity of the Fontainebleau sand, sometimes reaching a composition of 99.9% silica. Each of them is unique – a masterpiece slowly fashioned by the hands of Nature.
The name “gogotte” was coined by French geologist Claude Guillemin (1923- 1994), inspired by the children’s book series Babar the Elephant...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Natural Specimens
Materials
Sandstone
Gogotte Formation
Located in London, GB
Gogotte formation
circa 30 Million y/o
Measures : 42 x 21 x 63 cm.
A magnificent example of a gogotte formation, composed of thick swirls and fo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Natural Specimens
Materials
Sandstone
Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
Black Efflorescence I, Floral Black Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Vanessa Hogge
By Vanessa Hogge
Located in London, GB
Black Efflorescence I is a unique hand-sculpted stoneware sculpture completely covered in a variety of flowers and blooms, each individually handmade by the British artist Vanessa Hogge.
Vanessa Hogge breathes life into her clay in the form of dahlias, chrysanthemums, agapanthus, daisies, agaves and roses. Inspired by her passion for all things botanical, and influences as diverse as Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe and Marianne North...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sculptural Iron Meteorite from Morasko, Poland
Located in London, GB
Iron Meteorite from Morasko, Poland
Circa 4.55 Billion y/o
Iron, IAB-MG
A sculptural iron meteorite dating to the formation of the solar system, s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique European Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
Vug in Olivin & Gold Topas, Glass Geode Inspired Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Vug in Olivin & Gold Topas' is a unique hand blown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson.
Created by layers of coloured glass, the transparent colours merge and cre...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Deep Blue Cliff, a Rich Blue & Grey Glass Cliff Artwork by Crispian Heath
By Crispian Heath
Located in London, GB
'Deep blue cliff' is a unique cast glass sculpture by the British artist, Crispian Heath.
Crispian Heath's work is predominantly inspired by landscape and his love for exploring t...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Opinion Ciatti Papavero Delicato Small Table Decoration
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fragility and stability, lightness and solidity: those usually antithetical terms, Papaveri Delicati (Delicate Poppies), seem to be able to co-exist as in all the other creations of Gherardo Frassa. Small metal sculptures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal
Hardstone, Quartz, Amethyst, Nephrite and Silver-Gilt Flower Model
Located in London, GB
Hardstone, quartz, amethyst, nephrite and silver-gilt flower model
Continental, 20th century
Measures : Height 25cm, width 21cm, depth 12cm.
This exc...
Category
20th Century Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver
Vug in Fuchsia & Gold ii, Pink & Gold Geode Glass Artwork by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Vug in Fuchsia & Gold II' is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson.
Created by layers of coloured glass in fuchsia pink and amber/gold, the trans...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Large Hardstone, Quartz, Gold, and Lapis Lazuli Model of an Alpine Flower Bed
Located in London, GB
Large hardstone, quartz, gold, nephrite and lapis lazuli model of an alpine flower bed
Continental, 20th Century
Measures: Height 7cm, width 37cm, depth 27cm
A beautiful objet d'art, this exceptionally fine flower bed model is a 20th century continental precious stone and metal model, made from a host of precious materials and assembled with great poise, skill, and artistry. The quartz base underpinning the miniature garden...
Category
20th Century Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Gold
Voir in Pink II, a Bronze & Peach Abstract Glass Sculpture by Morten Klitgaard
By Morten Klitgaard
Located in London, GB
‘Voir in Pink II’ is a unique sculpture by the Danish artist, Morten Klitgaard.
In the artist's own words:
"My work is driven by the urge to investigate and push the limits of glas...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Set of 12 Porcelain Shells by Giovanni Garibaldi for Richard-Ginori
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in New York, NY
In the 1920s Gio Ponti, who defined 20th century Italian design, was the art director of Richard-Ginori, a venerable porcelain company established in the 18th century. When Ponti moved on in 1930, his protégé Giovanni Gariboldi, who also designed furniture and interiors, filled the vacated position. It would seem that Gariboldi found his model for these shell-shaped dishes in nature, but this is not the case. Rather, he channeled the essence of “shellness," and endowed his design with the faux verisimilitude of delicate ribbing along the scalloped edge. Yet he had them glazed in improbable candy-like pastel colors of pink, yellow, and blue. Originally used principally as ashtrays, no doubt, they could also be put to use as serving dishes for nuts and candies, or as decorative tabletop objects...
Category
1940s Modern Vintage European Natural Specimens
Materials
Porcelain
Oro in Pink I, a Black & Soft Pink Abstract Glass Sculpture by Morten Klitgaard
By Morten Klitgaard
Located in London, GB
‘Oro in Pink I’ is a unique sculpture by the Danish artist, Morten Klitgaard.
In the artist's own words:
"My work is driven by the urge to investigate and push the limits of glass ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Spring Yellows I, a Gold & Clear Abstract Glass Sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
'Spring Yellows I' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Nina Casson McGarva.
Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where she introduces all of the b...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Paradise 06 in Moonstone, a Soft Grey & Gold Glass Sculpture by Amy Cushing
By Amy Cushing
Located in London, GB
''Paradise 06 in Moonstone'' is a unique glass sculpture created using hybrid hand-made glass techniques by the British artist Amy Cushing. Combining mouth blown glass with kiln form...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Flow Grey Blue, a Steel Blue Solid Cast Glass Sculpture by Karin Mørch
By Karin Mørch
Located in London, GB
'Flow Grey Blue' is a unique cast and hand-made glass sculpture by the Danish artist, Karin Mørch.
Mørch’s inspiration often derives from simple express...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Earthly Treasures No 23 a Horse Chestnut & Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
By Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 23’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is made from burred Horse Chestnut inlaid with Native Copper, Malachite & Chrysocolla.
Morrison turns beautiful wooden spheres from damaged or diseased trees that have been felled as they can no longer survive. Using aged wood such as this, reveals cracks and crevices which the artist can inlay with precious minerals. The results are breathtaking. These take on the role of globes and are evocative of old maps. The minerals suggest undiscovered islands and continents.
During Thomas’ time as a designer and maker of furniture it was usual practice to mask and hide any blemishes or cracks in the wood, however much like the Japanese art of Kintsugi (where ceramic breakages are repaired with gold and precious metals) Thomas highlights the anomalies in the wood by inlaying them with naturally formed colorful minerals, many taken from his personal collection which he still adds to. Recent visits to the ‘World Famous’ Blue John Mine and also a working Fluorspar mine in Derbyshire has meant new materials for future inlays. With the wood hard to find and unpredictable to turn, the resulting union of the Earth’s natural resources are patiently and skilfully jigsawed together, resulting in truly unique treasure-laden artworks.
Is his own words:
‘The two mediums I combine both come directly from the Earth. The trees form and grow at the surface whilst the minerals can form at great depth. It is not unknown for some trees to have accumulated pieces of crystals in their roots. The thought of this combination of a substance formed during explosive episodes in the Earth millions of years ago with a gently formed living substance, which may have been growing for hundreds of years before finally coming to an end, is both exhilarating and intriguing. I think of it as a fusion between animate and inanimate, above and below the ground, naturally both beautiful, and without which, we as humans could not survive’
Morrison Thomas was born at New Inn Cottage in the tiny village of Charlton near Banbury, Oxfordshire. His father was a cabinet maker & carpenter who was also a wheelwright and blacksmith, as with many village craftsman of the time, he was skilled in all things. Keeping the family tradition, Thomas continued in his father’s footsteps and is a fourth generation woodworker.
As a furniture designer & maker Thomas has exhibited his work in numerous high profile galleries and undertaken many prestigious commissions. He has written articles on woodworking with his work appearing in numerous publications. Previously the chairman of the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen and with a listing in Debrett’s Who’s Who, his achievements are many, especially in consideration that he received no formal training, with his skills obtained from observing and listening to his father.
For many years Thomas designed and made contemporary furniture but mainly due to health reasons stopped making larger-scale works. With woodworking in his blood and a material he simply couldn’t stop creating with, he resumed his creative skills some years later by making unique hand-turned wooden...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Copper
Enchanted Dawn in Oranges I, an Abstract Glass Tree Sculpture by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Enchanted Dawn in Oranges I' is a unique handblown and sculpted glass artwork by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
With both his Enchanted Dawn and Dusk collections, Thompson b...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Enchanted Dawn in Blues II, a Unique Glass Tree Sculpture by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
'Enchanted Dawn in Blues II' is a unique glass tree sculpture by the British artist, Louis Thompson.
With both his Enchanted Dawn and Dusk collections, Thompson brings a joyous an...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Art Glass
Earthly Treasures No 26 a Sycamore & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
By Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 26’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is made from sycamore inlaid with Chrysocolla & Malachite.
Morrison turns beautifu...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite
Oro in Yellow I, Unique Yellow & Slate Grey Glass Sculpture by Morten Klitgaard
By Morten Klitgaard
Located in London, GB
‘Oro I’ is a unique sculpture by the Danish artist, Morten Klitgaard.
In the artist's own words:
"My work is driven by the urge to investigate and push the limits of glass as a mat...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Earthly Treasures No 25, an Acacia & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
By Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 25’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is made from burred Acacia inlaid with Native Copper, Ma...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Malachite, Copper, Gold Leaf
Earthly Treasures No 27, an Elm & Cornish Turquoise Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
By Morrison Thomas
Located in London, GB
‘Earthly Treasures No 27’ is a unique sculptural bowl by the British artist, Morrison Thomas. It is made from burred English Elm inlaid with Cornish Turquoise.
Morrison turns beautiful wooden spheres from damaged or diseased trees that have been felled as they can no longer survive. Using aged wood such as this, reveals cracks and crevices which the artist can inlay with precious minerals. The results are breathtaking. These take on the role of globes and are evocative of old maps. The minerals suggest undiscovered islands and continents.
During Thomas’ time as a designer and maker of furniture it was usual practice to mask and hide any blemishes or cracks in the wood, however much like the Japanese art of Kintsugi (where ceramic breakages are repaired with gold and precious metals) Thomas highlights the anomalies in the wood by inlaying them with naturally formed colorful minerals, many taken from his personal collection which he still adds to. Recent visits to the ‘World Famous’ Blue John Mine and also a working Fluorspar mine in Derbyshire has meant new materials for future inlays. With the wood hard to find and unpredictable to turn, the resulting union of the Earth’s natural resources are patiently and skilfully jigsawed together, resulting in truly unique treasure-laden artworks.
Is his own words:
‘The two mediums I combine both come directly from the Earth. The trees form and grow at the surface whilst the minerals can form at great depth. It is not unknown for some trees to have accumulated pieces of crystals in their roots. The thought of this combination of a substance formed during explosive episodes in the Earth millions of years ago with a gently formed living substance, which may have been growing for hundreds of years before finally coming to an end, is both exhilarating and intriguing. I think of it as a fusion between animate and inanimate, above and below the ground, naturally both beautiful, and without which, we as humans could not survive’
Morrison Thomas was born at New Inn Cottage in the tiny village of Charlton near Banbury, Oxfordshire. His father was a cabinet maker & carpenter who was also a wheelwright and blacksmith, as with many village craftsman of the time, he was skilled in all things. Keeping the family tradition, Thomas continued in his father’s footsteps and is a fourth generation woodworker.
As a furniture designer & maker Thomas has exhibited his work in numerous high profile galleries and undertaken many prestigious commissions. He has written articles on woodworking with his work appearing in numerous publications. Previously the chairman of the Surrey Guild of Craftsmen and with a listing in Debrett’s Who’s Who, his achievements are many, especially in consideration that he received no formal training, with his skills obtained from observing and listening to his father.
For many years Thomas designed and made contemporary furniture but mainly due to health reasons stopped making larger-scale works. With woodworking in his blood and a material he simply couldn’t stop creating with, he resumed his creative skills some years later by making unique hand-turned wooden vessels...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Precious Stone, Elm
Fine 'Black Forest' Linden Wood Model of a Standing Bull, Swiss, circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine 'Black Forest' linden wood model of a standing bull, Swiss, circa 1890.
Category
1880s Black Forest Antique European Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Kelp, a Unique Amber, Aqua & Green Cast Glass Sculpture by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
'Kelp' is a unique glass sculpture by the British artist, Nina Casson McGarva
Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where she introduces all of the beautifully de...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Forest Relic Collection, Steel & Gold Textured Metal Vessels by Claire Malet
By Claire Malet
Located in London, GB
'Forest Relic Collection' is a unique trio of sculptural vessels by the British artist, Claire Malet.
The size for each one is;
Forest Relic I 20cm H, 14cm ø £1375
?Forest Re...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Copper, Steel, Gold Leaf
Turf - Harvest, a Glass Still Life Installation Art Work by Elliot Walker
By Elliot Walker
Located in London, GB
'Turf - Harvest' is from the British artist and Blown Away II series winner, Elliot Walker's ongoing body of unique still life artworks. Freehand sculpted in clear glass with iridesc...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Oro Vug in Purple II, Gold & Purple Glass Geode Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
'Oro Vug in Purple II' is a unique handblown glass sculpture by the British artist, Samantha Donaldson. Created from layers of clear and rich purple coloured glass with 24 carat gold...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Gold Leaf
Woven Pastel Mandala No 6, a mixed coloured glass sculpture by Layne Rowe
By Layne Rowe
Located in London, GB
'Woven Pastel Mandala No 6 (shiny)' is a unique handblown, sculpted and cut glass sculpture by the British artist, Layne Rowe.
Rowe’s inspiration is drawn from the dramatic Devon coastline which informs his love for detail, a constant theme for his ever-evolving creations. The Woven series in particular is the result of intricate layers of varied coloured canes which are manipulated to follow and twist around the form of the piece, creating movement. These are then cold cut to reveal the vibrant colours hidden beneath the surface.
In his own words:
“The effect is like water over precious stones or the rock with its glimmering colours beneath reflecting natural growth and corrosion. I enjoy observing people’s reactions to my work, everything is up for interpretation, as my work is diverse, complex and sometimes subversive. It invites you to look again and again. My introduction to hot glass gave me an insatiable desire to explore this medium to its limits. I find glass an inspiration in itself but have found inspiration from the natural world and its issues”
Rowe’s journey with glass began during his degree course in 3D design at the University of Central Lancashire. During the following seven years he worked alongside a number of glassmakers at the London Glass Blowing hot shop, enhancing and Fine-tuning his skills before moving to Brazil. During this time Rowe set up his own glass studio but also experienced a different working environment alongside Industrial glassmakers.
On returning to the UK with an initial set-up in Hertfordshire, he rejoined London Glassblowing, where he has worked on and off from 2005 to the present day. Currently, Rowe now makes his work at a number of studios all-over the UK and also produces Peter Layton...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Gufram Sassi Pouf by Piero Gilardi
By Gufram Furniture, Piero Gilardi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beginning in 1968, Piero Gilardi adhered to the new artistic trends of this period, such as Arte Povera, Land Art, Antiform Art, and participated in several international critiques o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Natural Specimens
Materials
Foam
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in New Orleans, LA
These impressive Egyptian Revival obelisks are crafted of dynamically patterned agate. The rare 19th-century models were almost certainly made in Italy during the height of the Grand Tour when the fervor for all things ancient pervaded the decorative arts. Rich in neoclassical elegance yet possessing an exotic worldliness, pieces such as these were extremely popular as Grand Tour souvenirs among members of the British aristocracy...
Category
19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique European Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Maison Jansen Palm Tree
Located in Hudson, NY
With detachable fronds. Nickel plated metal. Dimensions variable.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Natural Specimens
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Vug in Turquoise and Purple, Glass Geode Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Vug in Turquoise and Purple is a unique hand-blown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. Created by layers of colored glass in deep blue and rich purple, the transparen...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Ammonite Vessel, a Unique Steel & Moon Gold Sculptural Vessel by Claire Malet
By Claire Malet
Located in London, GB
Ammonite vessel is a unique steel & moon gold sculptural vessel by the British artist Claire Malet. Created from an oxidised re-formed steel can and hand-gilded on the interior with ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel, Gold Leaf
Egg Sculpture Designed by Hans Hedberg made in Sweden during the 1980s / 1990s
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sculpture designed by Hans Hedberg,
Sweden, 1980s / 1990s.
Stoneware.
Including cast iron.
Signed.
Hans Hedberg was a Swedish Ceramicist who lived and worked in Biot, France. Hed...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Black Efflorescence II, Floral Stoneware Ceramic Sculpture by Vanessa Hogge
By Vanessa Hogge
Located in London, GB
Black Efflorescence II is a unique hand-sculpted stoneware sculpture completely covered in a variety of flowers and blooms, each individually handmade by the British artist Vanessa Hogge.
Vanessa Hogge breathes life into her clay in the form of dahlias, chrysanthemums, agapanthus, daisies, agaves and roses. Inspired by her passion for all things botanical, and influences as diverse as Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe and Marianne North...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Apple Sculpture by Per Hammarström, Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s
By Per Hammarström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Apple sculpture by Per Hammarström,
Sweden, 1980’s / 1990’s.
Stoneware.
Signed.
Per Hammarström is one of Sweden’s most highly regarded ceramicists. Per’s work doesn’t conform to the Swedish style of simplicity; instead he loves colour and texture, and exploring the multi-faceted function of ceramics. Per began his training at the Gustavsbergs Porcelain Studio in 1978, which is sadly no longer in existence. In 1984 he opened his own studio in Strängnäs, and has worked in this manner ever since.
Per’s work is characterised by organic forms and his own distinctive glazes, often in bright colours and strong contrasts. His work is unique, each piece starting out as a roughly thrown form, which is worked and transformed into bowls that are characterised by their delicacy and translucency. The organic form is embodied in the textured ceramics of Per. His works are either made from stoneware or porcelain.
The inspiration of much of his work is the sea, but he also draws from flora and fauna; and the changing of the seasons. The undulating colours of the sea, sky and land manifest themselves in his delicately crafted and vividly coloured ceramics. Through elaborate dining-ware and ceramic ornaments...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Stoneware
Ice Vug in Purple, Unique White & Purple Glass Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Ice Vug in Purple is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white exter...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Ice Vug in Fuchsia, A White & Pink Geode Glass Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Ice Vug in Fuchsia is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white exte...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Ice Vug in Aubergine, White & Purple Glass Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Ice Vug in Aubergine is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white ex...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Ice Vug in Turquoise I, a Unique Glass Sculpture by Samantha Donaldson
By Samantha Donaldson
Located in London, GB
Ice Vug in Turquoise I is a unique handblown sculpture by the British artist Samantha Donaldson. A charming ethereal sculpture with a glacier white ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Rare Sculpture by Angelo Lelii & Naborre Corno for Arredoluce
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Brass, horsehair. Fantastic studio-made sculpture of 30 long-stem brass flowers with horsehair centers.
Good original condition. Loss to horsehair on some flowers and overall oxida...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Acanthus I, a Unique Handmade Porcelain Vase with Leaf Decoration by Amy Hughes
By Amy Hughes
Located in London, GB
Acanthus I is a unique handmade porcelain vase with leaf decoration by the British artist Amy Hughes.
Originally from West Yorkshire, Amy Hughes lives an...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Porcelain
Winter Leaf I, Unique Glass Sculpture in brown & amber by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
Winter Leaf I is a unique textured glass sculpture in rich brown and amber by the British artist Nina Casson McGarva.
Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mould where...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Natural Deviations, Glass Sculpture in Amber, Red & Brown by Nina Casson McGarva
By Nina Casson McGarva
Located in London, GB
Natural deviations is a unique textured cast glass sculpture in amber, red and brown by the British artist Nina Casson McGarva.
Casson McGarva firstly casts her glass in a flat mo...
Category
2010s Organic Modern European Natural Specimens
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
