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Material: Malachite
A Fine Pair of Russian Empire Period Malachite And Ormolu Obelisks, Early 1800's
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Quite Rare Pair of 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks with Maiden Ormolu Mounts. Each obelisk is complete with four sides which terminate upwards to a triangular point. The bases are fitted with ormolu mounts which include hand-chased and hand-chiseled maidens holding flaming torches in either hand and on the other panel decoration of a vine with a winged bow. On top of the large ormolu mounts are smaller mounts which depict child masks in wings. Underneath and on top of the square base are ormolu mounts which depict acanthus leaves flourishing throughout with hand-chased and hand-chiseled fluted veins. The entire body of the obelisk is veneered with the most incredible and highest quality antique Russian malachite...
Category
1830s Russian Empire Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding, *8.5" Round
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a stunning Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding,
This is quite a large box as it is 8.5" across and is 2" high.
The inside is as found witch tells me the it could b...
Category
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Los Castillo Mayan Revival Wall Art Copper Bronze Malachite Mosaico Azteca
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s Mayan Wall Art mixed metals
attributed to Los Castillo.
Beautiful Mayan Revival technique Mosaico Azteca
Unmarked
bronze and malachite copper
20....
Category
1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Metal, Bronze
Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (1.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Small Malachite Ashtray Desk Accessory Green Color Africa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rare Tiger's Eye Stone Style Ashtray South Africa Circa 1955 Caramel Color
Category
20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$255 Sale Price
20% Off
Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables
By Antonio Deangelis
Located in London, GB
Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables
Italian & Russian, early 19th century
Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm
These exceptionally beautiful antique console...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Malachite hexagonal box, ca 1930
Located in Bilzen, BE
A complete malachite box from around 1930 in a hexagonal shape, with a loose lid
This is the kind of malachite what's coming from Congo
the box meassures 8.2 x 8.2 cm and has a tota...
Category
1920s Congolese Art Deco Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Decorative Box in Malachite
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative box in malachite.
Category
20th Century Congolese Baroque Revival Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket
English, 19th Century
Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm
Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beautiful piece is a large, ebonized wooden casket or coffer, mounted with extensive ormolu decorations, and inlaid on front and back with Florentine pietra dura hardstone panels.
It was made in English in the early 19th century during the regency period, using a host of stylistic influences, and amalgamating various outstanding decorative techniques. The front and reverse are set with hardstone panels, depicting flowers, fruits and insects in the corners. It is attributed to Robert Hume Jr., of Hume & Son, leading English makers of the Regency period, engaged for a time as interior designers for the wealthy 10th Duke of...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Pair of Very Large Malachite and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large malachite and ormolu vases
French, 20th Century
Height 140cm, diameter 91cm
Of impressive size and quality, the vases are ma...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
$311,595 / set
Clock and vase Set 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X style with 8-song
Located in Warsaw, PL
This antique clock set is a luxurious masterpiece, perfect for adding elegance to hotel lobbies, grand living rooms, spacious hallways, and museums. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Charles X Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm
This superb longcase clock is a wonderful example of the Belle Époque impetus to draw inspiration from the styles of the past. The clock, crafted during the late nineteenth century—though the malachite finish is later—is inspired by a famous eighteenth-century original. The clock is of traditional form, which a cubic clock case inset with an enamel dial and a gilt bronze bezel cast with signs of the zodiac. The central section of the clock includes a window, which reveals the pendulum inside, while the lower section is in the form of a plinth. The malachite veneer is wonderfully varied, with lighter and darker shades of the stone utilised to add visual interest. The clock is surmounted by a sculpture in gilt bronze of Apollo in his chariot, pulled by a quadriga of horses. The dial is signed for Rosel Bruxelles...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Malachite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial green Malachite decorative or jewelry box, circa late-20th century. This green Malachite box has a hexagon shape with a white onyx marble star with gold gilt detail on top lid. A great decorative piece or jewelry box (as demonstrated), to hold necklaces, rings, earring, cufflinks, etc., on a vanity, nightstand, dresser, desk, credenza, walk-in-closet, etc. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 3.38" Depth x 4" Width.
Purple charoite box shown also available, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314228491742
Green malachite box with cameo, search ref. #: LU1314228492012
Small gold and malachite turtle...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Onyx
$1,250
Fantastic After Carl Faberge Egg "Mansion at MGM Grand"
Located in Madrid, ES
Fantastic After Carl FABERGE egg "The Mansion at MGM Grand"
Yellow enamelled egg, gilt bronze frame resting on a tripod foot, covered with palmet...
Category
20th Century French Modern Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Large French Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Centre Table
Located in London, GB
A large French Empire style gilt-bronze and malachite centre table.
French, 20th century.
Height: 85cm, width: 160cm, depth: 79cm
This superb table, a grand and highly impressiv...
Category
20th Century French Empire Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful polished green malachite decorative box with a lid. Brought from a trip to Egypt in the 1970s, this piece will be fabulous on a nightstand or coffee table.
Dimensions...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
Located in London, GB
Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers
Russian, 1884
Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm
This beautiful silver table was man...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Silver
A Rare Green Malachite Obelisk Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculpture
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Green Malachite Corn-on-the-Cob Decorative Sculptural Obelisk Suited for Mantel or Desk
Exquisite craftsmanship, wonderful colour.
A sumptuous...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Monumental Malachite Obelisks In Malachite Quartz (Rock Crystal) And Gilt Bronze
Italian Monumental Malachite Obelisks SPECTACULAR OBELIKS IN MALACHITE Quartz (rock crystal) AND GILT...
Category
1950s Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$21,279 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection Italian Miniature Green Malachite Silver Vermeil Musical Instruments
Located in London, GB
Collection Italian Miniature Green Malachite Silver Vermeil Musical Instruments
Italian, 20th Century
Largest (harp): Height 6cm, diameter 3.7cm
This delicate ensemble of miniatur...
Category
20th Century Italian Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Vermeil, Silver
Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Empire style malachite, lapis lazuli and ormolu vases
French, 20th Century
Height 78cm, width 47cm, depth 30cm
Skilfully crafted by French craftsmen, the unusual mixt...
Category
20th Century French Empire Malachite Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Hand Carved Malachite Lion // 27.5 LB
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Hand Carved Malachite Lion, a stunning masterpiece from the heart of the Republic of Congo. This majestic sculpture is ...
Category
2010s Congolese Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$6,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Grand Tour Style, Pietra Dura & Leather Humidor Or Vanity Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional humidor or vanity box is a masterwork of craftsmanship, designed in the exquisite style of the Italian Grand Tour, a period of cultural exploration and refinement th...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Malachite Furniture
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Slate
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
1970's Italian Malachite and Diamond Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in North Miami, FL
1970's Italian Malachite and diamonds gold ring. 14K gold,.
Has wear by age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Gold
Pair of Malachite Obelisks
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Obelisks in Malachite and chiselled bronze. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS, INFORMATION OF THE LOT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION CAN BE REQUEST BY SENDING AN EMAIL
Tags: Coppia di Obelischi i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Malachite Furniture
Materials
Marble, Malachite, Bronze
$16,550
1960s Los Castillo Silver Turquoise Vase Taxco Mexico Mosaico Azteca
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Vintage Los Castillo Silver Metal Malachite Turquoise Vase Mexico
Stamped by maker.
Beautiful Mayan Revival, technique called" Mosaico Az...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Metal, Silver
Claro Walnut Wood Sculpture Lapis Tanzanite Amethyst Jasper Inlay Danna Weiss
By Danna Weiss
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This amazing handmade crystal and gemstone work is set into a stunning Claro Walnut specimen. It is a standout, one of a kind piece including the finest of crystal and gemstone speci...
Category
2010s American Other Malachite Furniture
Materials
Pyrite, Quartz, Crystal, Opal, Malachite, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Multi-...
$9,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Malachite Obelisk Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This one-of-a-kind malachite obelisk is one of the best I have come across, with pleasing proportions, a regal design, and a degree of complexity requiring greater skill and precisio...
Category
20th Century European Other Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Onyx
Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
Category
1830s Russian Neoclassical Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desna Czech Bohemian Malachite Glass, Ladies Figural Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desna Ingrid Schlevogt Czech Bohemian Malachite glass ladies figural vase designed by Frantisek Pazourek.
It is breathtaking high quality satin fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
1958 Pepe Mendoza Ashtray Malachite and Brass Mexican Modernism
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1958 Vintage Pepe Mendoza Ashtray
brass and malachite stone
stamp present
7.75 w x 5.5 d x 1 h
Preowned original unrestored vintage, patina present.
Refer to images provided.
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Pepe Mendoza Ashtray Dish Catch All Tray Bowl Malachite Brass
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: a Pepe Mendoza a beautiful decorative sculptural item that can be used as an ashtray, dish, tray, catch all or bowl. Constructed with malachite & brass. Made...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Antique Hand Carve Sculpture African Green Malachite Stone Figurine Rhinoceros
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty.
This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...
Category
1930s Zimbabwean Art Deco Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$704 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian malachite book shaped box with natural mineral samples. When the box is opened it reveales thirty two natural samples, each fitting into their own comp...
Category
20th Century British Other Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Multi-gemstone
Genuine Polished Malachite Stalactite Slice (450 grams)
Located in New York, NY
A fine and gorgeous Malachite Stalactite slice from Congo with rich, velvety bands of light and dark green and a magical chatoyance that morphs and gleams in the light as you move th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Nicholas I Period Russian Malachite Side Table with Gilt Bronze Base
Located in London, GB
Nicholas I period Russian malachite side table with gilt bronze base
Russian c. 1840
Measures: Height 77cm, diameter 89cm
This is a truly excepti...
Category
1840s Russian Neoclassical Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
A Impressive malachite side table in the Louis XV.
Located in Berlin, DE
A Impressive malachite side table in the Louis XV.
Malachite look painted on solid beech wood. very decorative and elegant. Finely chased and gilded bronze fittings. Cover plate fra...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
$3,061 / item
Cassiterite From Pingwu Mine, China
Located in New York, NY
This sharply defined and exceptionally lustrous cluster of several large Cassiterite crystal comes from the renowned Pingwu Mine in Sichuan Province, China. Featuring bold, reflectiv...
Category
2010s Chinese Malachite Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Malachite
Modernism Frank Kyle & Pepe Mendoza Luxurious Desk Dry Bar Mexico 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Custom Sculptural Desk Dry Bar in Rosewood and Parchment Bronze applications designed by FRANK KYLE.
Made Mexico circa 1950s.
Malachite hardware by PEPE MENDO...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Malachite Utensil Rests
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic set of five (5) natural green malachite utensil rests, circa mid-20th century. Shown in images supporting a knife and soup spoon. A r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$625 / set
French 19th Century Louis XV Period Commode Styl Rococo
Located in Warsaw, PL
A Louis XV Style commode with a molded marble top above three long drawers, raised on cabriole legs, having a generous curve on the facade and on the sides. Each drawer has two ormol...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Pair of Large Malachite and Ormolu Mounted Empire Style Vases
Located in London, GB
These splendid malachite and ormolu mounted vases are executed in the French Empire style, and are emblazoned with gilt decoration that has an unmistakable air of confidence, pride, ...
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Late 20th Century French Empire Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Two Dice Set - Made in Olive Wood and Malachite
Located in Barranquilla, CO
Our Two Dice Set features two 6cm wooden dice with delicate malachite inlays. Elevate your game nights with these stylish, handcrafted gems. Celebrating the exquisite art of woodwork...
Category
2010s Colombian Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Fireplace
Located in London, GB
Large Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite fireplace
French, 20th century
Measures: Height 124cm, width 218cm, depth 58cm
Crafted from the timeless combination of malachite ...
Category
20th Century French Empire Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Hinged Inlaid Malachite and Lapis Cigar Box, Los Castillos Style, Mexico, 1950s
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Hinged inlaid malachite and sodalite (or lapis lazuli) brass metal box with rosewood interior. An Aztec pyramid and mountains grace the lid. The metal smiths of Taxco, Mexico were kn...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Brass
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Russian Malachite Tazze by the Imperial Lapidary Works
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Russian Malachite Tazze
Imperial Lapidary Works
Circa 1830
A magnificent example of early 19th-century Russian craftsmanship, this pair of malachite tazze was created by the Imperial Lapidary Works of Ekaterinburg, circa 1830. These works exemplify the period when malachite emerged as the principal decorative material in Russian hardstone...
Category
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Small round chess board in malachite and marble
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small round chess board in malachite and marble.
Immerse yourself in absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement.
Each...
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20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Antique Gilt Bronze and Malachite Casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and malachite casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
French, mid 19th Century
Measures: Height 68cm, width 92cm, depth 52cm
This marriag...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique French Art Deco Malachite & Champleve Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Antique French Art Deco Malachite & Champleve Crystal Regulator Mantle Clock
DESCRIPTION: Art Deco clock set-including one clock proper and two amphora form urns-each piece of which...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Deco Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV Rococo Ormolu Malachite Figural Cherub Vase 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rococo style vase made of brass plated with 24 carats gold combined with malachite stone. Decorated by 2 cherubs holding a trident and garlands of vines with grapes. Designed by Eric...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Brass
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Commodes
Located in London, GB
Pair of Neoclassical style malachite and gilt bronze commodes
French, 20th century
Measures: Height 87cm, width 84cm, depth 38cm
This superb p...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Malachite Neoclassical Style Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt bronze and malachite neoclassical style candelabra
French, 20th century
Measures: Height 122cm, diameter 60cm
This large...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
African Malachite Bowls, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
African Malachite bowls, 1970s
Malachite bowls made in an organic shape and partly polished, which gives the top a shine.
One bowl is poli...
Category
20th Century African Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$1,176 / set
Malachite Box Turkey Tail Hexagonal
Located in Somis, CA
This extraordinary fine-grade malachite hexagonal box showcases the coveted turkey tail pattern, a rare and highly prized formation within the stone. Malachite, renowned for its capt...
Category
20th Century Italian Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$330 Sale Price
40% Off
Marcela Cure XL Pui Wood and Malachite Domino Set - 28 Pieces in leather box
Located in Barranquilla, CO
Our Large Domino set is composed of 28 pieces of pui wood with malachite inlay. Each piece is outlined in blue polyurethane paint and elegantly stored in a leather box.
Nothing better than having fun, and if you can do it...
Category
2010s Colombian Other Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Art Deco Bohemian Curt SCHLEVOGT Malachite Glass Ashtray, 1930s
Located in Lucenec, SK
A stylish Art Deco Czech green malachite glass ashtray supported by three rearing ponies attributed to Schlevogt and dating from 1930s-1940s. The rounded ashtray has a recessed polis...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Gueridon
Located in London, GB
This Russian gueridon (circular side table) is crafted from beautifully-contrasting green malachite and gold gilt bronze. Created in the 19th century, the table illustrates the fashi...
Category
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Tall Malachite Obelisks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two large Malachite obelisks from Congo. The stone is old but the obelisk was carved in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Congolese Vintage Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite
$7,200 / set
Russian Malachite and Pietre Dure Plinths
Located in New Orleans, LA
The exquisite art of pietre dure is at its absolute finest in this spectacular pair of Russian ormolu and malachite plinths. True works of art of the Restauration period, these plinths each feature a matching pietre dure mosaic crafted of the finest stones, all chosen to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the final work. Depicting an onyx vase with tulips, roses, daffodils, magnolia and other flowers, these pietre dure panels are among the finest examples of this ancient art we have seen.
The pietre dure is complemented by malachite panels of the highest quality, exhibiting exceptional depth through its extraordinary cellular structure. Malachite is one of Russia’s most precious stones, and its presence in these plinths indicates commission and ownership by an individual of considerable status. Mounted in an excellent stepped ormolu base, these plinths originally served as bases for vases or candelabra.
The overall execution and appearance of these plinths is very characteristic of the taste associated with the immensely wealthy collector Nicolas Demidoff. As early as 1806, Demidoff had commissioned the Parisian goldsmith Henri August to supply a guéridon; in 1819, he ordered famed French bronzier Pierre-Philippe Thomire to supply mounts for a massive malachite vase (now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York), as well as a console table with legs in the form of Nike. Other commissions included a table given as a gift to Grand Duke Leopoldo II of Florence, now in the Pitti Palace. Demidoff eventually settled in Florence in 1822 and became Russian minister to the Tuscan Court. Elevated to the rank of Count of San Donato by the Grand Duke, he built a magnificent villa at San Donato on the site of lands formerly owned by the Medici. The villa was later inherited by Anatole, his son, Prince of San Donato, and there are records which confirm transactions he had with the Opificio delle Pietre Dure.
The 19th century proved to be the golden age of Russian malachite. The stone became a sign of prestige and a token of wealth, so much so that Russian papers of the time wrote: "To afford having a big piece wrought in malachite is synonymous to owning diamonds." Year after year the Russian (Romanov) treasury paid increasingly unreasonable prices to hoard the best malachite, much of which went into Romanov palaces and extravagant objets d'art. The Hermitage Museum possesses a collection of over two hundred examples of this “palatial” malachite...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
$168,500 / set
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Side Tables
Located in London, GB
Pair of French neoclassical style malachite and gilt bronze side tables
French, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 85cm, diameter 50cm
These striking octagonal guéridons are crafte...
Category
20th Century French Empire Malachite Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
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