Rock Crystal Vase by Phoenix

Finely carved smoky rock crystal vase with natural gemstone decoration. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC.  

A elegant form rock crystal centrepiece. Created by Phoenix gallery.

Crystal Rock vase by Andredottir & Bobek Dimensions: D 40 x H 30 cm Materials: Reused Foam/mattress and Jesmonite Hardner in Color Purple/Pink fade Artificial Nature is a collaboration between the artist and design duo Josephine Andredottir and Emilie Bobek Chrystal vase imitates landscape with artificial materials. We create an artificial scene of nature because art and design often find common ground here. The natural colours of rock, stone and moss are what first comes to the eye when looking at the scene from far away, but when moving in between the shapes you slowly feel the transformation from natural to artificial within the objects. Sculptural function as well as physical function is not an aim in itself but is instead replaced with a diverse landscape where the object floats together as a whole. Here you are allowed to explore the materials and explore moss and stone in a new way. The many handcrafted shapes give a natural rough looking surface that allows the eyes to wander and find new places to investigate. Meadow Block...

Circa 1900, by Thomas Webb, England. This stunning rock crystal vase by Thomas Webb is engraved in an exquisite Art Nouveau motif, showcasing profuse blossoms, twining vines, and draping boughs. At 13 1/2 inches tall, this is a large, rare, and one-of-a-kind example of Webb’s work. Beautiful filled with flowers or displayed as a dazzling accessory, this is the very definition of a luxe objet. Excellent condition. Remark: “Webb is synonymous with perfection in the glass world." Personal impression: "This vase is aesthetically gorgeous and technically a triumph, but being the child that I am, I love to hold it with the base cupped in my hand and rap it sharply with my knuckle. Like all superb glass, it rings, in this case like a finely tuned bell, deep and musical. To tell how good the glass is, you ring it strongly and the longer it sounds, the better the crystal. This vase rings...