Set of 3 Swarovski crystal Douglass Cloutier Starfish

A set of 3 luxurious 1950s thick crystal bubble wall lights designed by Karl Fagerland for Orrefors. Rewired.

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...

A luxurious set of 3 crystal ice wall lamps composed of golden brass fittings and ice glass shades. Newly rewired with candelabra sockets. Priced individually.

A wonderful pair of original 1950s ceramic candleholders by famed Italian artist, Antonia Campi. Signed.

Ralph DeRosa Sterling Vermeil Retro Starfish Suite from the 1940's. The sterling silver is plated in rose gold and then cold painted in an unusual green enamel. Clip back fittings on...

Red and Clear Swarovski crystal cover this entire Brooch by Ciner. New, never worn. Measures 3 in x 3 in. This is out of a massive collection of New Old stock items as well as Hopi, ...

Pretty starfish studs with diamonds in 14KT white gold. GOLD: 14KT gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Clarity/Color: SI/G-H Carat:0.33ct Grams:2.30 Item#: 150-00154 PFT WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPA...

This striking large starfish brooch is crafted in 925 sterling silver, symbolizing the mystery of the ocean and the brilliance of the stars. Its flowing design captures the graceful ...